Parshah • January 2022
Bo – Entering the Lion’s Den
The opening word, Bo, instructs Moses to ‘come’ to Pharaoh, come right into the lion’s den, not just ‘go’ up to him casually. This is a lesson in dealing with…
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Va’eira – Breathe Easy
When Moshe Rabbeinu first approached his enslaved brothers and sisters, they ignored him. Rashi notes their breathing was stressfully shallow and short. A person of faith sidesteps anxiety and stress…
Parshah • December 2021
Shemot – What’s in a Name?
The word ‘shemot’ means ‘names’. A name can never describe the essence of the person, and yet it identifies him or her. Likewise, G-d has many names which help us…
Parshah • December 2021
Vayechi – Your Bucket-List
The name of the Parsha means life – Jacob’s life which he finally enjoys with family and Torah learning. What are your goals in life? How truly meaningful are they?…
Parshah • December 2021
Vayigash – Stand Tall and Proud
When his youngest brother, Binyamin, was being held in Egypt, Yehuda had no hesitation challenging their full might. This is a lesson for us today to stand tall and proud…
Bereshit - Genesis • December 2021
Mikeitz – The Spiritual ‘Butterfly Effect’
The name of the Parsha MiKeitz symbolises the end of an era, the end of this era and the beginning of the Messianic era known as the date of Keitz.…
Parshah • November 2021
Vayeishev – Trust G-d, But Do the Work
Trusting in Hashem does not mean to sit back and wait for good things to happen. Yosef relied on the butler to intercede with Pharoah on his behalf. Being a…
Parshah • November 2021
Vayishlach – You Too Are Jacob’s Messenger
Jacob sends messengers to appease his alienated brother Eisav. We too are messengers sent out by the Jacob of our era, the Alter Rebbe, whose freedom from Czarist prison we…
Bereshit - Genesis • November 2021
Vayeitzei – The Ladder of Life
Jacob’s ladder is a poignant reminder that all of life actions create angels – leave spiritual effects. To make the world a better place we need to live meaningfully and…
Parshah • November 2021
Toldot – Out of Sight & Mind
There is a saying, out of sight out of mind. Never did this adage apply more than with pregnancy. For so long we believed that the child’s is only influenced…
Bereshit - Genesis • October 2021
Chayei Sara – Two Views of the World
Avraham takes his son Yitzhak to sacrifice him as instructed by G-d. Sarah dies of shock hearing of this undertaking. The two demonstrate different world views, one of obedience and…
Bereshit - Genesis • October 2021
Lech Lecha – The Mind and the Soul
Yitzhak and Yishmael are a reflection of their respective mothers. Hagar, Yishmael’s mother is an intellectual and insightful woman. But Yitzhak’s mother is a seer of high order. The two…
Parshah • October 2021
Vayeira – When is a House a Jewish Home?
Abraham, already an old man, is circumcised and is convalescing. Yet, seeing strangers in the distance, he invites them in. Not for company, but because his mission is to influence…
Bereshit - Genesis • October 2021
Noach – Building Yachts
Noach’s Ark took 120 years to build. Why did G-d choose such a lengthy project? To give people time to reconsider their social and civil responsibilities, showing much patience. But…