Videos archive
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D’var Torah: Parashat Shemot
This week, the Chief Rabbi emphasises the need for consistent Jewish unity. Who was Moshe most afraid of? In Parashat Shemot we read how Moshe, having grown up in the Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayechi
This week, the Chief Rabbi explains the Biblical precedent for family disagreements. Grandparents should keep shtum, they should not mix. But might there be situation in which a rare exception Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayigash
This week, the Chief Rabbi identifies the crucial ingredient for Jewish survival over thousands of years. If you were building a new town or city what is the first structure Read more... -
D’var Torah: The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Chanukah
This week, the Chief Rabbi explains which surprising character trait we are taught to value on Chanukah What is the secret message of Chanukah? Rav Naftali of Ropshitz, one of Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeishev
From this week’s Parasha of Vayeishev, the Chief Rabbi sets out a new way of understanding personal failure. When is failure a blessing from Hashem? Parashat Vayeishev provides us with Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayishlach
What is the secret to giving the ultimate gift? What is the best possible gift you can give to another person? In Parshat Vayishlach we are told how Yaakov desperately Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeitzei
We asked Hashem the same question that so many children ask of their parents: ‘are we there yet?’ This was his answer… How quickly do we reach the light at Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Toldot
In this week’s D’var Torah for Toldot, the Chief Rabbi asks what can be learnt from Eisav’s favourite outfit. What is your most favourite outfit of clothing? For what special Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Chayei Sarah
In this week’s D’var Torah for Chayei Sarah, the Chief Rabbi asks what character trait we can learn from the Kinneret. Rivka and Ephron were opposites. In Parashat Chayei Sarah Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Vayeira
In this week’s D’var Torah for Vayeira, the Chief Rabbi asks how it can be that the first prayer recorded in Torah was one that failed. The second letter of Read more...
