Parshat Ha’azinu: Yom Kippur – Plan B
I’m a little uneasy And there ain’t much pride inside me She don’t know how it hurts And I’m telling you It’s... Read More
Rosh HaShana – Where Are You Going?
In the second of last week’s double parsha, Moshe is near the end of his life. He is about to die and... Read More
Parsha Netzavim: How Non-Jews View Jews
This week’s Torah portion has the finale of Moshe’s epic speech to the Israelites that makes up most of the Book of... Read More
Ki Tavo: Thanking Those Who Pained Us
One of the most fundamental values in Judaism and in life is Gratitude. The first words we say when we wake up... Read More
Parsha Ki Teitzei: The Job of a Parent
Most are aware of the Torah’s view of a child’s obligation to honor his or her parents as it’s part of the... Read More
Parsha Shoftim: Elul
Right before Shabbat is Rosh Chodesh Elul – the beginning of the Hebrew month of Elul. Which means we are one month... Read More
Parshat Re’eh: It’s Not My Fault!
This week’s Torah portion continues with the lengthy speech Moshe gave to the Israelites before he passed away. It begins by simply... Read More
Parsha Eikev: Money
Money, get away You get a good job with more pay and you’re OK Money, it’s a gas Grab that cash with... Read More
Parsha Vaetchanan: The Best Way to Pray
This week’s Torah portion contains the most basic concept and credo in Judaism, the Shema. “Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God,... Read More
Parsha Devarim: I Hate to Be Critical, But…
This week’s Torah portion begins the last of the five books of Moses. Devarim, Deuteronomy is quite different than the preceding four in... Read More