Israel and the Parsha – Vayeshev
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Parshat Vayeishev launches the conclusion of Sefer Brieishit- the saga of Ya’akov, his family, and the internal strife which gashes any attempt at family unity. Having arrived in...
Ask The Rabbi – Are We Born Into Sin?
Are We Born Into Sin?
Dear Rabbi,
I quote your answer in reply to Robin who asked this question first: "Judaism forcefully rejects this and believes that...
Ask The Rabbi – How To Treat A Convert
HOW TO TREAT A CONVERT
Q. How should we treat a convert – to Judaism, and away from Judaism?
A. The convert to Judaism must be...
Ask Rabbi Shochet
BACK INTO THE RING
Dear Rabbi
I look forward to reading your Ask the Rabbi in the Jewish Weekly every week. Torah endorses dispute and differences...
Purim – How to flip an omelette
Rabbi Ilan Halberstadt
The Purim story is a fascinating tale of a complete turnaround. It appears as if Haman has secured total authority and is...
Tehillim – Psalm 35
This tehillim is for the shloshim of Maran Hagaon Harav Aharon Yehuda Leib Shteinman ZT’L
King David was a righteous individual, who was shamefully treated...
Vayeitei: The Value of a Work Ethic
By Rabbi Moshe Taragin
Prior to fleeing his murderous brother, Ya’akov’s life was peaceful and serene. He reveled in the “tents” of study exploring God’s...
Jewish Care’s Purim Zumbathon is back
Hundreds of children from seven primary schools are dancing their way through Purim whilst raising funds for Jewish Care to support older people in...
Expensive Afikoment presents
Dear Rabbi
Is it appropriate to give expensive presents to children or stealing the Afikomen? When I was growing up it was always some sweets...
