PARSHAS BEREISHIS

Summary of Parshas Balak
Parshas Balak opens with the story of Bilaam, the gentile prophet who was hired by Balak, King of Moab, to curse the Jews. When the Moabite’s king’s messengers arrived, Bilaam asked G-d permission to go.  Unable to restrain himself from all the money being offered, Bilaam disregard’s G-d’s word and travels with Balak’s messengers to […]
Day 24 – Protecting The Boundaries
Positive Word Power Hey Dovid! I hear you’re looking to switch yeshivos after Pesach! Where are you planning to go?”  Dovid bristled. The last thing in the world he wanted was for his long-thought-out decision to leave his old yeshivah to become the latest subject of the rumor mill. Inevitably, that would lead to even […]
It’s Tax Amnesty Time – Parshas Ki Savo
Count Down – Parshas Emor
Count down. Think back to when you were a child. What would you count down to? Perhaps the last day of school. Maybe a daily countdown to recess. As a teenager you probably counted down to the day you would be old enough to get a driver’s license. When you were engaged to be married […]
The Sanctity of Speech – Parshas Mattos
When someone promises you that they are going to do something, you rightfully expect them top keep their word. In the event that they fail to do so, how would you describe their behavior –  Dishonest? Corrupt? Insincere? Would you ever think of describing it as a "desecration" of their word? Probably not. Yet that's […]
Keep Your Eye On The Ball – Parshas Metzora
Ask any batting coach and he will tell you that the key to success in baseball is  just to hit the ball. Don’t swing for the fences, don’t try to pull the ball, just make sure that the bat makes solid contact. And the key to making contact is to keep your eyes sharply focused […]
Who Me, Couldn’t Be – Parshas Tazria
In this week’s Torah portion, we learn about tzora’as, the malady that serves as a wake-up call and/or retribution for various sins a person has committed. When the afflicted individual notices tell-tale splotches on his skin, he is required to show it to a Kohen (Priest), who upon examination, pronounces the person tamei (impure). The […]
Abraham Unplugged – Parshas Lech Lecha
Can you imagine saying goodbye to your iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPod, Android, Blackberry, GPS or laptop? Forever? Like for-real-forever? Impossible! Unthinkable! Ludicrous!  How would we communicate, organize revolutions, share pictures, music or jokes? What kind of life would it be without Facebook, Twitter, instant messaging, YouTube or email?!? You've got to be kidding. Hello?!? It […]