Rabbi’s Articles
TAL is very lucky to have new articles each week written not only by their well known and respected Rabbi Tawil, but also by guest Rabbis.
Rabbi Tawil
Each week Rabbi Tawil writes an article welcoming in Shabbat and giving us his thoughts and insights on the weekly Parasha. Rabbi Tawil’s articles incorporate an amazing understanding of the weekly Torah content as well as its meaning and how it relates to our everyday lives.
In addition to Rabbi Tawil’s articles, TAL is honoured to have a guest Rabbi write for them each week in their Parasha Sheet. Their article is also published live on the TAL website, and provides a further thought provoking insight to the weekly Torah portion.
The articles written by different Rabbis each week are a wonderful way to build knowledge and insight from the Torah and gain values and inspiration to guide us all in our everyday lives.
Don’t Be Anxious—Believe!
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
An Iranian group is reportedly threatening to destroy what local Jews believe to be the ancient burial site of Queen ...
Where is G-d found?
Rabbi Alan Garber
When I was working in The Great Synagogue, Sydney, I was asked to set up and run a Shabbat morning ...
It’s all about the will power!
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
Willpower is what separates us from the animals. It’s the capacity to restrain our impulses, resist temptation – do what’s ...
The Lessons We Can Learn From an Ox
Rabbi Dovie Shochet
“And if an ox were to gore three times…” (Shemos 21:29) Our Parasha informs us of the laws related to ...
Where do I find a Rabbi?
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
Without a teacher, we don’t learn. If we don’t learn, we don’t grow. Teachers inspire us. They help us become ...
Parasha Insights
Rabbi Meir Markovic
Vayikach Yisro .. es Ziporah .. Veis shnei vonehu asher shem hoechad Gershom .. Veshem hoechad Eliezer. Jethro the father ...
Do you hear the silence?
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
When was the last time you experienced pure, absolute silence? No planes or passing cars, just the sound of life ...
The Second Opening of the Sea
Rabbi Mordechai Fhima
Two weeks ago, I heard a beautiful shiur from Rabbi YY Jacobson, the likes of which I have never heard ...
The story behind the three days!
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
Finally Am Yisrael are on their way. It’s been a long 210 years in exile and they are headed towards ...
Not Just an Exodus
Rabbi Aharon Gabbay
“And they should be a sign…that with a mighty hand Hashem took us out of Mitzrayim”. The Parsha is referring ...
Patience is a Virtue!
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
The Gemara (Bava Metzia 85a) tells how R’ Chiya taught Torah to young children. He would plant flax, spin thread ...
The Tale of the Holy Vestment
Rabbi Mashiach Kelaty
In this week’s parasha there is a narrative that includes two verses that seem superfluous. The Torah, in reintroducing Aharon ...
What is Faith?
Rabbi Yehonatan Salem
As we start the book of Shemot, let us delve into its general message and central theme. The Parasha begins ...
Share the pain!
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
The Gemara Sotah (11a) tells us that Pharaoh had three advisers: Yitro, Iyov and Bilam. Pharaoh wished to decide how ...
Parasha Insights
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
As we complete the first book of the Torah we are left with a subconscious message hinted throughout the Parasha ...
Women’s Liberation
Rabbi Yehonatan Salem
At the conclusion of the Book of Bereshit, our forefather, Yaakov, blessed each of his sons before he died. Yosef, ...
Shema Yisrael!
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
Twenty two long years have passed and finally Yosef meets his father: "He [Yosef] fell on his [father's] neck, and ...
The Great Mitzvah of Honouring Ones Parents
David Joseph
The “Holy Jew” of Peshischa (Rav Yaakov Yitzhak Rabinovitch zt’l) was once learning Torah with his students, when they reached ...
The Strangers ONE Question!
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
Do you have ambition? When you were younger were you striving to reach a goal, a job that would lead ...
What is Faith?
Rabbi Yehonatan Salem
As we start the book of Shemot, let us delve into its general message and central theme. The perashah begins ...
Just say No!
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
Imagine one of those typical days in London. The clouds are heavy, the wind is strong and the rain doesn’t ...
The Twilight Zone
Rabbi Mashiach Kelaty
This week’s parasha contains four words that changed the course of history. We all know the story of Yosef’s arrest ...
Where was Dina?
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
Yaakov was preparing for his encounter with Esav. He transferred the entire family across the river. Yet the Torah seems ...
Yaacov’s Humility
Rabbi Joseph Pearlman
Why does Yaacov belittle himself by referring in ch. 32 V.5 to Esov as his master and to himself as ...
Parasha Insights
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
After seven years of working hard for Lavan in order to marry his daughter Rachel, and eager to build the ...
Make an Impression!
Rabbi Simcha Kirschenbaum
In this week’s Parasha Yaccov needs to run from his brother עשו, the Pasuk says וַיֵּצֵ֥א יַֽעֲקֹ֖ב מִבְּאֵ֣ר שָׁ֑בַע וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ ...
Parasha Insights
Rabbi Yitschak Hacohen Tawil
“Yitzchak was caused to love [VAYE’EHAV] Esav for he hunted/ensnared with his mouth, and Rivka loves [OHEVETH] Ya'akov” (25:28). Rashi, ...
Sons and Fathers
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
A Rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, "So, you tell me that your mother says your prayers for you ...
Parasha Insights
Rabbi K Mahiach Kelaty
This week’s parasha discusses the purchase of a burial plot by Avraham Avinu for his wife Sarah. He buys the ...
Thanks to Hashem
Rabbi Jonathan Tawil
Thanking G-d at every stage in your life is important. In the olden days, the Mizbeach (altar) represented the place ...
Welcoming Guests
Rabbi Yehonatan Salem
This parashah begins by telling us about our Forefather Avraham’s exemplary kindness when welcoming guests. The Torah instructs us how ...
“Do not fear Avram for I am a shield for you…” (15:1)
Rabbi Dovie
Have you ever wondered why in the first blessing of the Amidah we bless Hashem as the “shield of Avraham”? ...
Noach’s Koach
Rabbi Meyer Amar
Cher Ami was one of the 600 pigeons of the Signal Corps of the US Army, which were used to exchange important information during World ...
