Israel and the Parsha – Vayeshev
Esav's Malls
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...
Too Much or Too Little ?
The mighty fall fast and fall hard! Parshat Behaalotecha begins by showcasing a a confident nation, primed to enter to land of destiny and...
Exposure or Insulation
By Rav Moshe Taragin
Ya’akov hurriedly spirits his camp to safety across the Yabok river to protect them from Esav’s murderous gang. The Torah carefully...
Ask The Rabbi – Help! My Daughter Owns Chametz!
Help! My Daughter Owns Chametz!
Dear Rabbi
My daughter runs the in-store bakery at our big local supermarket. Every morning she cycles in at 7AM so...
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...
Tehilim Psalm 43
In this week’s Psalm, King David asks Hashem to champion his cause and avenge him against the nations who are ‘without kindness.’ Rabbi Hirsch...
Ask Rabbi Apple
Q&A with Rabbi Apple
A DIVORCE PARTY?
Q. I know some people that are making a party to celebrate getting divorced. Do you approve?
A. I would...
Torah reading: Sh’mini
THE EIGHTH DAY
After the Tabernacle was erected it was not until the eighth day that the Divine Presence was officially there (Rashi on Lev....
Shushan and the culture “carousel”
Everything in the Purim story happened so quickly. Out of nowhere, an unknown upstart named Haman rose to power and launched a genocidal plan...
