A Reminder on Sukkos
Jews are commanded to dwell in this relatively flimsy structure for 7 days.
Doing a 180 – with YOURSELF
Yom Kippur is a unique time of year in which G-d gives His people the opportunity to repent and start with a clean slate. Unfortunately, many people do not take advantage of this day, thinking, “I have done so many sins. How could I possibly repent? It is just impossible!
Devar Torah for Parshas Nitzavim 5781
I’m Still Standing Parshas Nitzavim is the last Torah reading of the year (though there are still 3 more parshas to read before we finish the Torah).
Devar Torah for Parshas Ki Savo 5781
Thank You! I grew up watching the television show The Odd Couple, and one of the funniest episodes, “You Saved My Life” is directly connected to this week’s Torah reading of Ki Savo.
Devar Torah for Parshas Ki Seitzei 5781
A Never Ending Battle We discussed battling alcoholism last week. We will continue battling this week, in Parshas Ki Seitzei.
Devar Torah for Parshas Shoftim 5781
Are You an Alcoholic? I am not. But this week’s Torah reading (Parshat Shoftim) has something to say to all of us, and something that many alcoholics already follow.
Devar Torah for Parshas Re’eh 5781
Another Chance to Choose Life At the very beginning of this week’s Torah reading (Parshat Re’eh), G-d asks us to pay attention to the following (Deuteronomy 11:27):
Devar Torah for Parshas Eikev 5781
Bread. I this week’s Torah reading (Parshat Eikev), we read a verse that is very well-known outside of the Torah community (Deuteronomy 8:3): “…Man does not live on bread alone…” When one says “Man does not live on bread alone” today (without the ellipses before and after), one is typically stating that bread alone is…
Devar Torah for Parshas Va’eschanan 5781
Believe In Yourself! Every Shabbos Jews read a small section of the Torah – The Five Books of Moses – followed by the Haftara – a small section from The Prophets. The rabbis usually selected a Haftara that was connected to the Torah reading in some fashion. But for the past three weeks, the Haftara…
Devar Torah for Parshas Devarim 5781
Soft Words This Shabbos we start the final book of the Five Books Of Moses, the Book of Deuteronomy, or in Hebrew Devarim, which means “words”. Most of this book is Moses speaking to the Children of Israel, giving them final instructions, and reproof for their sins over the past 40 years in the desert….