Parshat Lech-Lecha
It isn’t just about the destination, the journey counts as well.
At the beginning of Parashat Lech Lecha, we have details of the epic journey...
Parshat Noach
You don’t have to be famous in order to leave a great legacy.
Parashat Noach commences with the headline ‘Eileh Toldot Noach’, These are the...
Tehillim Psalm 25
This week’s Psalm begins with the word ‘LDavid’ – ‘By David.’ This is a popular opening, found across many Psalms.
According to Rabbi Hirsch, the...
Tehillim Psalm 23
This week’s Psalm is the well know song we sing every Shabbat, before Kabbalat Shabbat and during seuda shalishit. ‘Hashem Roey Lo Echsar’ -...
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur is an anniversary; it’s the day on which Moshe came down from Mount Sinai on the second occasion. You’ll recall how, on...
Parashat Ha’azinu
Let’s make 5778 the year of the rope.
This coming Shabbat in Parashat Ha’azinu which we will read on Shabbat Shuva, the Torah will declare...
Parshat Nitzavim – Vayelech
Why do Selichot always start on a Saturday night?
This coming Motzei Shabbat in Ashkenazi circles we will be commencing our season of Selichot.
Until medieval...
Tehillim Psalm 22
The deer is especially devoted to its mate, and indeed the animal enjoys much fame across Scripture! Many times they are referenced, such as...
Tehillim Psalm 21
This week’s Tehillim is in memory of Louise Haft
On Rosh Hashanah, we spend the day in shul, acknowledging that Hashem is our King. With...
Parshat Ki Tavo
There is a punishment for not being happy.
It’s in this week’s Parasha of Ki Tavo: the long list of the Klalot, the curses, of...
