Parshat Shemot 5781

Parshas Shemos A New Book Begins:  What’s the book called? We finished the book of Genesis and are embarking on the second book of the Torah; The Book of Exodus.  In this book, we encounter the first era of persecution…

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Vayigash 5781

Vayigash תשפא After sitting in prison for 12 years, Yosef was suddenly called up to interpret Pharaoh’s two disturbing dreams. Yosef accurately interpreted the dreams, which warned Pharaoh of an impending 7-year famine that would wipe out all life in…

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Chanukah II

Chanukah ll תשפא Tonight, Tuesday, December 16, the 1st day of the month (“Rosh Chodesh”) of Tevet, is the sixth night of Chanukah. Jews the world over will be lighting six candles in their menorahs to celebrate the sixth day…

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