Parashat Lekh Lekha (You Go)

Beresheet (Genesis) 12:1–17:27 This week’s reading brings us to some very important verses, which hold some of the most important, foundational principles in all of Scripture. Unfortunately, they are also some of the most misquoted … Read More

Parashat Noah

Beresheet (Genesis) 6:9–11:32 This week’s Scripture portion is “Noah”. Noah is one of my favorite men in the Bible. He is described as, “…a righteous man, blameless in his time; Noah walked with God” (Genesis … Read More

Parashat Beresheet: In the Beginning

Beresheet (Genesis) 1:1–6:8 This week in synagogues throughout the world, the annual cycle of Torah readings begins (the Torah is also known as the “Books of Moses” or the first five books of the Bible). … Read More

Sukkot: A Great Reminder!

I love God’s appointed times; they are such a great reminder of the One who was, who is, and who is to come! They are also a great time for us to reflect on the … Read More

Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement)

And this shall be a permanent statute for you: in the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and not do any work, whether the native, or the … Read More

Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen)

D’varim (Deuteronomy) 32:1–52 We tend to think more highly of ourselves than we ought to. I’m not advocating being self-deprecating, or having “low self-esteem.” What I’m talking about is having a right understanding of our … Read More

Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come)

D’varim (Deuteronomy) 26:1–29:8 This week’s reading portion is quite dense, but there are some real pearls of wisdom if we look closely. The parasha details the commandments that God gave the children of Israel—what they … Read More

Parashat Ki Teitzei (When You Go Out)

D’varim (Deuteronomy) 21:10–25:19 Our weekly reading this week is full of different precepts full of great wisdom, love, and grace; they also deal with some moral issues that are helpful for us today. Deuteronomy Chapter … Read More

Parashat Shoftim (Judges)

D’varim (Deuteronomy) 16:18–21:9 As I was reading our Scripture portion for this week, I was amazed at how full it is with many references pointing to the Messiah such as: You shall not sacrifice to … Read More