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...
Shabbos Times for Jul 18, 2025 | 22 Tamuz, 5785 | Parshas Pinchas | Candle Lighting Time: 11:42 PM | Havdalah (72 min): 1:12 AM
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...
19 Feb Parashat Ki Tisah
In Parashat Ki Tisah we read about the tragic episode of the Egel, which was when Jews worshipped the golden calf. And we read about Moshe Rabenu’s reaction when he...
12 Feb Parashat Tesaveh- The Power of Speech
Parashat Tesaveh is the only Parasha in the Torah after the account of Moshe’s birth in which his name does not appear. In every single Parasha since Parashat Shemot (in...
05 Feb Parashat Teruma- Spiritual Currency
Parashat Teruma begins with the command, “Ve’yikhu Li Teruma,” instructing Beneh Yisrael to donate materials for the construction of the Mishkan. Curiously, rather than commanding Beneh Yisrael to “give” or...
29 Jan Parashat Mishpatim
In Parashat Mishpatim the Pasuk writes right in the beginning, “Viele Hamishpatim Asher Tasim Lifnehem,” translated as ‘these are the ordinances that you should place before them’. Rashi comments on...