Pekudei archive
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Vayakhel-Pekudei: The man who couldn’t afford to close his factory on shabbat
Transcript: “If I close my factory on shabbat, I will lose 4000 rubles each time.” That was the reply given to the Chofetz Chaim by a Jewish factory owner in Read more... -
A late Purim teaches us an important lesson
Transcript: Why is Purim celebrated in the second month of Adar and not the first? In this Jewish leap year we are now commencing the second month of Adar and Read more... -
Parshat HaChodesh: Rosh Hashana is at the commencement of the seventh month of the year!
The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Parshat HaChodesh. Transcript: Yes, it is true. Rosh Hashanah takes place at the commencement of the seventh month of the year. This anomaly is Read more... -
D’var Torah: Vayakhel Pikudei
Should chefs share recipes? You know, it’s very interesting. There are many chefs and cooks who are delighted to give you a recipe that impresses you. But – if Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Pekudei
This week the Chief Rabbi explains the last word in Judaism. What are the four meanings of the word ‘Shalom’? Shalom, of course means peace, hello and goodbye. But what’s Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi teaches us that ‘through innovation, we can present the freshness and relevance of Judaism in our times’. This Shabbat, while we Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Pekudei
In a parasha devoted almost entirely to providing a balance sheet for the construction of the Mishkan, we witness Moshe’s full observance of the halachic concept of Marit Ayin מראית Read more...
