07 May Parashat Kedoshim – Kedusha is for Everyone
Parashat Kedoshim begins with the commandment of “Kedoshim Tiheyhu” – “You shall be holy.” When God issues this command to Moshe, He emphasizes that Moshe must convey it to “Kol...
Shabbos Times for Jun 06, 2025 | 10 Sivan, 5785 | Parshas Nasso | Candle Lighting Time: 11:42 PM | Havdalah (72 min): 1:12 AM
30 Apr Parshat Ahareh-Mot: The Lesson of the White and Gold Garments
We read in Parashat Ahareh-Mot of the special service which the Kohen Gadol would perform on Yom Kippur in the Bet Ha’mikdash. One of the many fascinating features of this...
16 Apr Finding Favor in the Eyes of the Nation
The Torah in Parashat Bo tells of the final three of the ten plagues that G-d brought upon Egypt, including the plague of darkness. The Sages tell us that this...
09 Apr Parashat Tahor- Correcting The Sin of Lashon Ha’ra
Parashiyot Tazria and Mesora speak at length about the subject of Sara’at, the skin infection that would be suffered by those guilty of the sin of Lashon Ha’ra – negative...
03 Apr Parashat Tazria
about a lady who is giving birth. The Pasuk writes, ‘HaYoledet LaZachar Oh LaNikeva.’ I think this is a good time to mention a Gemara in Masechet Nida on Daf...
26 Mar Parashat Shemini – The Importance of Preperation
Parashat Shemini begins with the Pasuk, ‘VaYehi Bayom HaShemini’, literally meaning, ‘and it was on the eighth day’. The Torah tells us that this eighth day was actually the first...
19 Mar Purim – What Haman Learned from Mordechai
We read in the Megilla of how Ahashverosh wanted to repay Mordechai for saving his life, and he summoned Haman to ask him what would be an appropriate way of...
12 Mar Parashat Vayikra – The Small Alef
The Book of Vayikra receives its name from the first word in the Sefer – “Vayikra” (“He called”). The Sefer begins with G-d calling Moshe and summoning him into the...
05 Mar Parashat Pekudeh – At What Age Does Education Begin?
Parashat Pekudeh continues the Torah’s description of the Mishkan, its furnishings and the priestly garments, a project which was led by a man named Besalel. The Torah tells us that...
26 Feb Parashat Vayekhel- Avoiding “Fire” on Shabbat
Parashat Vayakhel begins with Moshe assembling Beneh Yisrael and conveying to them the command to observe Shabbat, singling out in particular the prohibition against lighting fires on Shabbat: “Do not...