Parasha Insights
Our Torah is a Book of Commandments, yet Sefer Beraishit, the longest of the Five Books, deals mostly with the history of our Matriarchs and Patriarchs. It is through their lives that we learn proper conduct, morals, and values. It…
Are we in control or are we controlled by others?
When the Torah gives us the mitzvah of the four species on Sukkot it says “ulekachtem lachem bayom harishon” — “you shall take for yourselves on the first day the fruits of a beautiful tree” — which the Sages define as the etrog — “the branches of date palms” —…
Parasha Insights
This week’s Torah reading relates that Abraham established an inn for guests, and there he “called upon the name of the eternal G-d.” Our Rabbis interpret this phrase, explaining that the intent is not that only Abraham himself called to…
Kol Nidrei
Chasidim are accustomed on Erev Yom Kippur to come to their Rabbi and give some charity as a pidyon nefesh — redemption of the soul. In the city of Berditchev where the famous interceder on behalf of Klal Yisrael, Rabbi…
Veahavta Le ReachaKamocha a deeper meaning!
One of favourite Torah lessons is found in this week’s Parasha, Kedoshim. In one of the most important and extremely popular verses of Torah we are commanded “Ve’ahavtalerei’achakomocha” — “Love your friend as yourself.” Undoubtedly, this command is all-inclusive and is not limited…
