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 […]
Parsha: Teruma (2026)
Gemstones at the bottom of the list? In this week’s Torah portion, G-d asks the people of Israel to contribute toward the building of the Mishkan and its vessels. The Torah carefully lists the materials donated, beginning with gold, silver, and copper, continuing with wood, oil, and other simpler materials. But then, at the very […]
Parsha: Mishpotem (2026)
The Power of the Small Details The Torah presents us with countless mitzvot, many of them seemingly small, technical, and highly detailed.The Parsha this week Mishpotim has many Mitzvot. This raises an honest and important question: Does Hashem really care about every small detail? Does it truly matter if something is done one way or […]
Parsha: Yitro (2026)
Going back to the first sin of eating from the tree of knowledge. What really went wrong? And what can we learnt from it? The Sages give a subtle but powerful insight: the command not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge was not given directly to Chava. Adam heard it first and passed the […]
Parsha: Beshalach (2026)
The Miracle We Stopped Calling a Miracle. As we are grateful for the return of the last hostage and hero, Ron Gvilli, we can reflect on the miracles that we are grateful for. During their journey in the desert the Jewish people experienced miracles everyday. One of the miracles was the miracle of the Manna. […]
Parsha: Bo (2026)
“Come to Pharaoh” The Zohar teaches that Moshe was afraid of Pharaoh. So afraid, in fact, that he hesitated to confront him again and demand the freedom of the Jewish people. Pharaoh’s power was not merely political, it reflected something deeper, a force rooted in the spiritual realms themselves. Moshe understood that standing up to […]
Parsha: Va’eira (2026)
Do We Always Have Free Will Do we truly have free will in every situation? Imagine this, your family wants to go have fun in a way that doesn’t align with your spiritual standards, but they pressure you to come along. Do we have a choice? Can we stand our ground or are we forced to […]