Summary of Parshas Maasei
Parshat Maasei opens with a review of the journeys the Jews traveled during their forty years in the Sinai Desert, […]
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Summary of Parshas Mattos
The parsha of Mattos opens with a discussion of the laws of vows and oaths. The Torah impresses upon us
Parshas Pinchos
Parshas Pinchos opens with the culmination of the saga that began in last week’s portion, when Pinchas, Aaron’s grandson, slew
Summary of Parshas Shelach
This week’s parsha, Sh’lach, recounts a pivotal episode in the Jewish People’s journey through the desert. As the Jewish People
Summary of Parshas Nasso
This week’s portion, Nasso, is the longest parsha in the Torah. It describes and assigns the care- taking jobs that
A Personal Oasis – Parshas Bamidbar
Imagine that your boss offers you an ideal opportunity. To burnish your skills and knowledge in your field, he offers
The Spice of Life- Parshas Shelach
If you were to venture into the kitchen and start exploring the contents of each cabinet, you would most likely
In Uniform- Parshas Shelach
In the summer of 2005 I had the privilege of serving as a Rabbi in a sleepaway camp in the
Pure Pork- Parshas Shemini
There is nothing more “treif” (non-kosher) than a pig. Pig has always represented the prototype of impurity, the quintessential “treif”
Leadership and Legacies- Parshas Pinchos
The arduous journey was finally nearing its conclusion. The Jewish people had wandered through the desert for forty long years.