Parshat Vaera: Losing My Religion
This week’s Torah portion begins with the details of the redemption of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. Last week we read... Read More
Parshat Shemot: The Real Housewives of Egypt
In this week’s parsha we begin the second of the five books of Moses – Exodus/Shemot. The fate of the Israelites has changed drastically... Read More
Parshat Vayechi: When it’s Good to Lie
In this week’s parsha there is a lesser-known epilogue to the story of Joseph and his brothers. After father Jacob dies and is buried... Read More
Parshat Miketz: Your Secret Identity
It is a dance we do in silence Far below this morning sun You in your life, me in mine We have... Read More
Parshat Vayeshev: Oy Canada
One man can ruin a nation. And one man can build a nation. This is the power of a leader. Their policies... Read More
Parshat Vayishlach: The Rape of Dina – An October 7th Moment
This week’s parsha has one of the more troubling events in Bereshit. Dina, the only daughter of Jacob, was abducted, raped and ultimately... Read More
Parshat Vayetzei: Dealing with Dishonest People
But there’s a side to you That I never knew, never knew All the things you’d say They were never true, never true And the games you play You would always... Read More
Parshat Toldot: Your Inner Billionaire
One of my favourite comments by Rashi, the foremost commentary on the Torah, appears in this week’s parsha. Rebecca, Isaac’s wife, is... Read More
Parshat Chayei Sara: My Land, My Love, My Grave
This week’s Torah portion opens with the passing of Avraham’s wife, Sarah. It narrates the back and forth haggling between Avraham and... Read More
Parshat Vayera: Bad and Badder
This week’s parsha has an episode that illustrates Avraham’s concern for others and why it was one of the reasons God choose... Read More