PARSHAS BEREISHIS
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- July 23, 2020
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A Goal Oriented Life – Parshas Bechukosai
The concept of reward and punishment is part and parcel of life. From the moment we’re old enough to understand it, we’re faced with choices. If we listen to our parents and teachers and cooperate with our bosses we’ll be rewarded in some appropriate manner; if not, we’ll have to face the music. This motivation […]
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- July 23, 2020
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More Real Than Real Estate – Parshas Behar
When we buy a new home or property, we are excited to own a new piece of land. “It is ours!” we exclaim. Owning real estate offers a certain degree of security; there is always something tangible to rely upon in times of financial difficulty. Or is there? The economic climate and natural disasters of […]
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- July 23, 2020
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The Boston Bombing -Parshas Emor
The recent tragic events in Boston have left Americans with a myriad of feelings, thoughts and emotions. There was the initial shock of a terrorist attack on American soil, in a city saturated with American history and culture, and at an event that brings out the best in so many people. Then there was anger! […]
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- March 17, 2020
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Love Our Fellow Man- Parshas Acharei Mos-Kedoshim
This week’s Torah portion, Acharei Mos-Kedoshim, states one of the most famous commandments in the Torah “Love your friend as much as you would love yourself.” The Talmud (Shabbos 31a) relates a fascinating incident about this commandment: A non-Jew approached Shammai, one of the great Talmudic sages with an unusual request: “I would like to […]
- Rabbi Yitzchok Oratz
- March 16, 2020
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Pious Pleasure- Parshas Kedoshim
A fancy house… A cool car… Carnal pleasures… An exciting vacation… Designer clothes… The best doctors and hospitals… Power.... Information… Being popular… Admit it – these are all things you desire. And if you don't, you are in the minority. Listen to the radio or social conversations. Look at any of a multitude of advertising […]
- Rabbi Dovid Gross
- March 16, 2020
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Blue Skies Above Dark Clouds- Tazria-Metzora
In this week’s double-feature Torah portion, Tazriah-Metzorah, we find the laws pertaining to a house afflicted with tzaraas, the spiritual equivalent of a modern-day mold infestation. The Torah says that if, after a thorough inspection of the premises, the Kohein (priest) determines that the growth on the walls of the house is indeed tzaraas, then […]
- Rabbi Moshe Rockove
- March 16, 2020
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Shabbat Hagadol- Parshas Tzav
This week’s Torah portion discusses the law of “removing the ashes” from the mizbeach/altar. A kohen (priest) would remove a scoopful of ashes from the altar every morning. The priests would wear their holy vestments while performing this service. They would also compete to do the job. The mishna (Yoma 2:2) describes how the priests […]
- Rabbi Mayer Erps
- March 16, 2020
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“Pass the Salt, Please”- Parshas Vayikra
I try not to venture into the kitchen too often, in the spirit of “knowing my place.” Inevitably, however, I occasionally find myself drawn to the spice cabinet, opening it up and reaching for…that’s right, you guessed it – the salt. Have you ever stopped to consider why the salt container is usually significantly larger […]