Parsha: Toldot (2023)
B’H“Better to be the tail of the lion than the head of a fox.” So says the sagacious words of Pirkei Avot (ethics of our Fathers). Although there is lots of depth and meaning in that statement, however the simple meaning is an important life message and indeed a life skill as well. Here the…
Parsha: Vayeira (2023)
Don’t look back!” this was the last warning that was given to Lot’s family as they ran away from Sedom. This week’s Parsha includes the story of the destruction of the city of Sedom as Avraham’s relatives escape the danger. Indeed Irit, the wife of Lot (Avraham’s nephew) did look back and was punished and…
Parsha: Chaya Sara (2023)
B’HI write this message from 10,000 meters in the air. I’m on my way to a Rabbis conference where thousands of Rabbis gather yearly to brainstorm, get inspired, and return back to our communities with renewed vigor. This years conference will be like no other. With our focus on supporting Israel and the global Jewish…
Parsha: Lech-Lecha (2023)
To be kind is the very nature of a Jew.You can tell someone is Jewish, if they have the characteristics of humility, compassion, and generosity. The Talmud teaches us that you can begin to identify Jewish lineage when you see these traits. This works in the reverse as well. The Parsha this week introduces us…
Parsha: Noach (2023)
Last Friday night here in Shule, was remarkable. The feeling of unity, courage and inspiration was palpable. We got together as one family, we spoke, we sang, and showed our love and support for our homeland, Israel. The huge turnout of people was a moment of healing and empowerment. One friend said to me “Rabbi,…
Parsha: Bereshit (2023)
Am Yisrael Chai! In a time when our enemies choose darkness and evil, we must respond with bringing more light and more pride to ourselves and our community. We are all searching for a message or inspiring thought to hold onto. Perhaps we can find it in the very first opening words of our holy…
Parsha : Simchat Torah (2023)
What a wonderful sukkot we had! And what would sukkot be without some rain. We now finally reach the final climax of our yomtov season with Simchat Torah Have you ever seen University professors and its students dancing with the textbooks and academic manuscripts? It’s quite unique and special that we dance and celebrate with…
Parsha : Succot (2023)
The feeling of real joy. This week we start to celebrate the joyous holiday of Sukkot. The Talmud tells us that “One who has not seen the joy of the Sukkot celebration in the Beit hamikdosh has never seen seen true joy in their life” There are many beautiful elements of Sukkot. Each of them…
Parsha: Ha’azinu (2023)
What a beautiful Rosh Hashana we had ! It was so moving to see everyone at shule, and I look forward to seeing everyone throughout this holiday season. We are in a special time now. The time between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, when we are still in the glow of the Rosh Hashana experience…
Parasha: Nitzavim-Vayeilech (2023)
It’s the last Shabbat of the year! Next Shabbat will be the new year 5784. On this last Shabbat of the year it is an opportune time, to judge others favourably. This week we read two Parshiyot, Netzavim and Vayeilech. In the Second parsha we read about the transition of leadership and the shift the…