“In truth, there is nothing but blessings”.
In Parshas Bechukosai, the final Parsha of Sefer Vayikra, and a Parsha the Chazal ensured we read before Shavous every year, we read of the Brachos given to the Jewish people when they fulfill Hashem’s commandment, as well the consequences…
Imagination!
Blessings are great, but curses, well no one wants to hear those. This weeks Parsha sets out the blessings that will occur when we do the Will of our Creator, and Chas Ve Shalom the curses that will occur if…
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!
I was watching closely as two of my students raged in a debate. It looked as if it was starting to get personal and eventually one of them yelled out ‘put your money where your mouth is!”. Interesting I thought,…
Don’t Abuse
This week’s parasha discusses a prohibition common to business and speech: “When you sell an item to your friend, or you buy from your friend, do not exploit (overcharge or underpay) one another” (Behar 25:14). The Torah commands both the…
Time is Precious
Time is of the essence!
The crowd had gathered for a popular wedding. All eyes were now on the Chatan and Kalla. The Chatan prepared the ring for his new bride. He was shivering, and in his fear dropped the ring. The crowds’ eyes lit…
