Parsha: Pikudei (2025)
I once heard a quote that âpeople donât care how much you know, but everyone wants to know how much you care.â Itâs not a line from the Torah or from the Talmud. However, it does bring out an important theme in this weeks Parsha. There are many Mitzvot and customs that we love doing […]
Parsha: Vayakhel (2025)
There is a difference between a house and a home. A house is merely a physical structure, that provides shelter and a place to live. A home carries a more personal and emotional connotation, encompassing feelings of belonging and comfort. It is far easier to have a house than to create a âhome.â What is […]
Parsha: Purim (2025)
A day bursting with joy, excitement, and celebration. It commemorates our nationâs miraculous salvation more than two millennia ago. What makes the story of Purim unique is expressed in the words of the Megillah ×× ××¤× ××× – âit turned upside down.â What was first a time of tragedy turned into great success and happiness. When […]
Parsha: Tetzaveh (2025)
As we get ready for Purim we read a special portion of the Torah called Parshat Zachor. It is the story of Amalek, and the commandment to get rid of this enemy. Amalek is the nation that attacked the Jewish people out of pure hatred. They represent the enemies of the Jewish people that want […]
Parsha: Teruma (2025)
What does one do during these troubling and emotional times? What is the Jewish response? It is precisely at these moments that we have to dig within and remember who we are and our story. We canât let our enemies define us or control our narrative. We have a rich heritage and history. We have […]
Parsha: Mishpotim (2025)
Last week on Shabbat morning Alexander (Sasha) Troufanov was released after spending 498 days in captivity. One of the first things Alexander did was to thank G-d for his miraculous survival and eventual freedom. On that first Sunday morning, after his release, Alexander put on tefillin and prayed with the assistance of Rabbi Berel Lazar, […]
Parsha: Beshalach (2025)
âMarch forward,â they did. Not long after, the Jewish people experienced one of the greatest miracles of all time, the splitting of the sea. In life we sometimes find ourselves surrounded by challenges, and we ask ourselves, âwhat am I supposed to do?â G-dâs response is, âmarch forward.â Keep climbing, for very soon if you […]
Parsha: Bo (2025)
How is a proud Jew supposed to react when confronted with hateful messaging? Firstly, we must realise we are facing a bully. We should never be deterred or discouraged by bullies. We become determined to stay positive and spread feelings of pride and resilience. Bullies are not the ones to dictate how we live our […]
Parsha: Vaeria (2025)
While we had to deal with the evil perpetrators who tried to being fear and darkness on our community, we also saw a strong and proud typical Jewish response from our own community. We came and filled the Shule Tuesday night. We filled it with prayer, song and pride. It was an uplifting and moving […]
Parsha: Shemot (2025)
Parsha Shemot (2025)One of the most fascinating moments in the Torah, is when one of the greatest leaders of the Jewish people questions G-d himself. In the Parsha this week, Parshat Shemot, we read the story of the Jewish enslavement and suffering under the Egyptian tyrant Pharaoh. Moshe confronts the evil monarch. However instead of […]