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…
Parsha: Shemot (2026)
One of the inspiring stories from the Chanukah Festival at Bondi Beach, was with my cousin Chaya Dadon, just 14 years old, who found herself in the midst of unimaginable chaos. When the shooting began, Chaya sought shelter beneath a bench, as did many others. For several long minutes, as fear filled the air, those…
Parsha: Vayechi (2026)
As we approach the Shloshim of those we have lost, we pause to reflect on the enduring lessons of these precious souls. This week’s Parsha is Vayechi. One might expect it to focus on the lives of Yaakov and Yosef, yet much of the portion speaks about their passing. Why, then, is the Parsha called…
Parsha: Vayigash (2025)
Words cannot fully capture what it meant to return to Bondi Beach and light the Chanukiah with thousands of people. Standing side by side, we felt a powerful sense of unity, resilience, and defiance in the face of darkness and evil. There are aspects of Judaism that require faith to accept. One such idea is…
Parsha: Miketz (2025)
How are you feeling? How is your family? How are the kids? We were all asking these questions this past week. If you are feeling overwhelmed, know that you are not alone. We are all in this together. Reach out to a friend, spiritual leader, or a professional, and get the help and support that…