07 Jan Parashat Vayechi- Resisting Negative Influences
The Torah tells in Parashat Vayechi of the blessings Yaakov bestowed upon his children before his passing. Surprisingly, even before he assembles his sons to bless them, he confers a...
Shabbos Times for Jun 06, 2025 | 10 Sivan, 5785 | Parshas Nasso | Candle Lighting Time: 11:42 PM | Havdalah (72 min): 1:12 AM
31 Dec Parashat Vayigash – The Outcome Depends on Hashem
Parashat Vayigash begins with Yehuda’s impassioned plea to Yosef to allow his youngest brother, Binyamin, to return home to his father. Yosef, who ruled over Egypt – and whom the...
24 Dec Insight on the Holiday of Chanukah
There is an interesting thought behind the lighting of the Menorah. We light as per Bet Hillel who said on the first night we should light one candle, and on...
17 Dec Parashat Vayesheb- Snakes and Scorpions
The Torah in Parashat Vayesheb tells of the sale of Yosef, which began with the brothers casting Yosef into a pit. The pit is described by the Torah as, “empty;...
10 Dec Parashat Vayishlach
In Parasat VaYishlach, perek 33, pasuk 17, the Torah tells us that Yaakov Aveenu built himself a house and he built for his cattle Succot (huts.) In fact, Yaakov Aveenu...
03 Dec Parashat Vayeshev- Ends and Means
We read in Parashat Vayeseh of Yaakob’s famous dream, in which G-d appeared to him as he made his way to Haran, promising that he would care for him, bring...
26 Nov Parashat Toledot: The Cynics
The opening verse of Parashat Toledot introduces the story of Yishak Abinu and his family, and writes, “This is the story of Yishak; Abraham begot Yishak.” Curiously, the Torah found...
19 Nov Parashat Chayei Sarah
Parashat Chayei Sarah tells of the death of our matriarch Sarah, Avraham’s wife. Sarah was originally named “Sarai,” and only later (Bereishit, chapter 17) did G-d change her name to...
11 Nov Parashat Vayera: Every Guest is Important
Parashat Vayera begins with the story of the three angels – who appeared as ordinary nomads – whom Abraham Abinu welcomed and hosted. The Torah describes at length the efforts...
05 Nov Parashat Lech-Lecha: We Are Always G-D’s Children
The Torah in Parashat Lech-Lecha tells the story of Abraham Abinu’s sojourn in Egypt, where he was forced to relocate due to a famine which struck the land of Canaan....