PARSHAS BEREISHIS
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- October 21, 2021
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Parshas Vayeitzay
This week’s portion, Vayeitzei, opens as Jacob flees his brother Esau (who is angry at him for “stealing” the blessings). Jacob goes to Charan to stay with his uncle, Lavan. On the way he spends a night at the holiest place on earth: the Temple Mount. There, he dreams of a ladder standing on the […]
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- October 21, 2021
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Parshas Toldos
This week's Torah portion, Toldos, opens with Isaac and Rebecca praying for a child. In time, Rebecca conceives and, after a difficult pregnancy, gives birth to twin boys--Esau and Jacob. While the two boys seem similar as children, they begin to take different paths at age 13. Esau enjoys hunting, while Jacob loves studying Torah. […]
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- October 21, 2021
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Parshas Vayera
At the beginning of Parshat Vayera, we are told that Abraham, convalescing just three days after his circumcision, is in great pain. He is paid a “visit” by G-d. Shortly thereafter, three people pass by his tent and Abraham invites them in for a meal. Abraham initially tells them that he will give them bread […]
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- October 21, 2021
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Parshas Lech Lecha
Parshas Lech Lecha opens as G-d tells Abraham to leave Charan, his homeland, and travel to the land of Canaan (the future land of Israel) where he will establish the Jewish people. Abraham, his wife Sarah and his nephew Lot, travel to Israel. Upon arriving there they encounter a terrible famine and find temporary refuge […]
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- October 21, 2021
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Parshas Noach
Parshas Noach opens with the story of The Flood. The people who lived during Noah’s generation led immoral and deeply corrupt lives. They engaged in all kinds of illicit behavior. They stole mercilessly from one another. They stooped so low as to engage in theft petty enough not even to be worth taking to court! […]
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- October 21, 2021
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Summary of Parshas Bereishis
This week we begin the yearly Torah-reading cycle anew with Bereishis (Genesis), the first of the five books that comprise the Torah. The Torah portion starts with the beginning of time, when G-d created the world in six days. He rested on the seventh day, which we remember by resting on the seventh day of […]
- Rabbi Dovid Gross
- March 5, 2021
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Beyond The Beard – Parshas Kedoshim
A couple of weeks ago, for the first time in 95 years, the Boston Red Sox clinched the World Series on their home turf at Fenway Park. Members of the "Red Sox Nation" were ecstatic (including myself, a lifelong Yankee-hater), not only because of the championship triumph, but also because it came after a disappointing […]
