Parshat Balak
There were nearly four paragraphs of the Shema.
The Gemarah in Mesechet Brachot (12) tells us that originally, our sages wanted to add a fourth...
Walking, standing & sitting – Vayeshev
THE OLDEST BROTHER
In the Biblical panoply, Reuben, Jacob’s oldest son, is not one of the leading lights.
He played a significant role in the fate...
Chief Rabbi’s Dvar Torah : Parshat Tazria Metzora
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bK6NE8tlQ2w
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi discusses the meaning of “Yom Ha’atzmaut”.
The term Yom Ha’atzmaut is taken from the root ‘Etzem’,...
The Chief Rabbi’s Dvar Torah – PURIM
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In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi explains why Purim can be regarded as the holiest day of the year.
On Purim, which...
Parashat Beha’alotecha – How long should a prayer take?
The Gemarah in Mesechet Brachot (34a) tells us of a story of a Tefillah, a prayer service, which was taking place in the Beit...
Parshat Vayeshev
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi asks what it was that caused the waters to part.
What did the sea see?
In Psalm 114,...
Parashat Re’eh
Is the Torah speaking directly to me?
This week’s Parasha commences with the words “Re’eh Anochi Noten Lifneichem Hayom Bracha U’klalah”, “See, (written in the...
Parshat Vayetze
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi ponders the question: why are we compared to dust?
Why are we compared to dust?
In Parashat Vayetzei...
Parshat Vayishlach
In this week’s D’var Torah the Chief Rabbi wonders whether El Al is a suitable name for an airline.
Is El Al a suitable name...
Tisha B’Av
It is forbidden to study Torah. This is one of the surprising Halachot of the fast day of Tisha B’Av, which we will be...
