Parshas Re’eh 5783

Re'eh תשפג When contemplating the motives and goals of the authors of the United States Constitution , we need look no further than the Constitution’s preamble : We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more…

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Parshas Ekev 5783

Ekev תשפ"ג          During a time in Jewish history when the gentiles did not permit the Jewish people to read the weekly Torah portion on Shabbat, the people would nevertheless continue to receive the important messages conveyed in the weekly…

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Tisha B’Av 5783

 Tisha B’av תשפ"ג               This Thursday, July 27, the Jewish people will observe Tisha B’av - the 9th of Av, a fast day. On this date many years ago, both Holy Temples were destroyed. Throughout history, other cataclysmic events also…

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Parshat Devrarim 5783

Devarim תשפ"ג This Shabbat we begin the fifth book of the Torah, דברים - Devarim. Otherwise known as משנה תורה - Mishne Torah - which means “a review of the Torah,” this book is unlike the other four. When Hashem…

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Parshat Korach 5783

Korach תשפ"ג This week, Moshe Rabbeinu, the humble leader who intervened successfully and who many times saved the Jewish people, even putting his own life on the line, uncharacteristically presented Hashem with an ultimatum: Either You kill Korach and his…

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Parshat Naso 5783

Naso תשפ"ג We all know the story of Samson (Shimshon) and Delila, how she extracted from him that the secret of his strength lay in his hair. Indeed, when the Philistines cut his hair, his strength subsided and they subdued…

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Shavuot 5783

Shavuot תשפ"ג The president of the local JCC was once confronted by an angry board member at a meeting. This person was upset because the JCC was closed on all Jewish holidays, including Shavuot.  “I understand the JCC being closed…

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