Parsha: Bamidbar (2026)
Dear Kehila, Friday marks a very special day, “Yom Yerushalayim.” It marks the day we celebrate the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967 during the Six-Day War. It was the first time in nearly 2,000 years that the Old City, including the Western Wall (Kotel) and the Temple Mount, fell under Jewish sovereignty. It’s hard to…
Parsha: Behar Bechukotai (2026)
Usually, when people talk about achievements in life, they list things like academic success, status, financial success, etc. There is a famous study called “The Harvard Study of Adult Development”, which is a long-term research project based at Harvard University that has tracked multiple generations of participants to understand human flourishing. It started in 1938!It…
Parsha: Emor (2026)
Met Mitzvah, is one of the greatest Mitzvahs we can ever fulfil. It refers to a situation in which a deceased person is found unattended, with no one responsible for their burial, and must be laid to rest with dignity and respect in accordance with Halacha. This Mitzvah is so extraordinary, it is called the…
Parsha: Acharei-Kedoshim (2026)
Israeli PM and the borrowed Tefilin. Yom Hazikaron is an emotional day for many of us. Yom Hazikaron, is Israel’s Remembrance Day for the Fallen Soldiers of Israel and Victims of Terrorism. This Year on Yom Hazikaron (Tuesday), Israeli PM Benyamin Netanyahu, amongst many other things, also marked the day by putting on Tefilin. He…
Parsha: Tazria-Metzora (2026)
So in response, when a Jew keeps Shabbat and holds onto their heritage, they achieve a profound victory. And despite all the obstacles, we continue to live with the spirit of Judaism alive within us. As we marked Yom HaShoah this past week, I was reflecting on my time at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem. While…
Parsha: Shmini (2026)
 Dear Community, What an uplifting and inspiring time we shared together over Pesach. It was truly special to gather at shul and celebrate a beautiful communal Seder, the largest turnout we’ve seen in years. The warmth, energy, and sense of togetherness were deeply felt by all who attended. As we now move forward from…
Parsha: Vayikra (2026)
There is a well-known story is told about Rav Chaim Soloveitchik (1853–1918) a 19th-20th century Talmudic scholar and founder of the Brisker method of analytical Talmudic study. A man once came to him with what seemed like a simple halachic question: “Can I fulfill the mitzvah of the four cups on Pesach using milk instead…
Parsha: Vayakhel and Pekudei (2026)
 Dear Kehilla,What a week it has been! We have had beautiful Purim celebrations and Bar Mitzvah B’H. Thank you to all those who joined us, and a big thank you to the Board, the office, and volunteers that helped out to make these moments so joyful and special. I was once challenged with this…
Parsha: Ki Tisa (2026)
We are very excited to celebrate the Bar Mitzvah of our son Mendel, this Shabbat! I would like to thank Hashem for all the blessings he has given to me and my family to be able to celebrate this wonderful Simcha. In Jewish life we call these occasions “a Simcha.” (Joyous/happy moments). In the Hebrew…
Parsha: Tetzevah (2026)
Have you ever felt a surge of excitement at the start of a new project, only to find that enthusiasm slowly cools and fades? Or set out on a meaningful initiative in your business or family life, and just as things begin to move forward, a small seed of doubt creeps in and brings everything…