Summary of Parshas Ha’azinu
This week’s Torah portion, Haazinu, provides a prophetic snapshot of our nation’s long history. It speaks of G-d’s eternal love […]
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Summary of Parshas Nitzavim
Parshat Nitzavim opens with Moses gathering the entire Jewish people for the last time in his life. He warns them
Summary of Parshas Shoftim
Parshas Shoftim underscores the vital role that law and order plays in Jewish life. The portion opens with the commandment
Summary of Parshas Re’eh
In Parshas Re’eh, Moses continues to encourage the Jewish people to follow the path of Torah and to trust in
Summary of Parshas Vaeschanan
This week’s Torah portion, Va’eschanan, can be dubbed “Judaism 101,” for in it Moshe outlines the basic tenets of our
Believe It or Not- Parshas Vaeschanan
July 20th marked the 43rd anniversary of man’s first step on the moon. Imagine if you had been part of
Take a Break and Resolve- Parshas Vayelech
In this week’s Torah portion, Vayelech, Moshe once again exhorts the Jewish People before he dies to adhere to the
Living History- Parshas Vaeschanan
History gives us a context in which to better appreciate the world around us. For example, knowing American history gives
The Rules of War- Parshas Shoftim
“War is a necessary evil,” the saying goes. Rational people don’t seek to engage in war and go to battle
Our Brothers’ Keeper- Parshas Shoftim
A corpse. A corpse on Union Street, New Orleans. It is seven years later and I still cannot get the