Parashat Terumah (Donation) Shemot (Exodus) 25:1-27:19Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Terumah (Offering), recounts God’s instructions to Moses and the Israelites to collect contributions for the construction of a sacred dwelling place for Him: … Read More
The Wisdom of God’s Ordinances
Parashat Mishpatim (Ordinances or Statutes) Shemot (Exodus) 21:1-24:18 Haftarah: Jeremiah 34:8-22, 33:25-26 The laws given to Israel in the Torah are often viewed as a rigid legal code, yet they are far more than that. … Read More
Awe-Inspired Service
Parashat Yitro (Jethro) Shemot (Exodus) 18:1-20:23 Haftarah: Isaiah 6:1-7:6, 9:5-6 (6-7) As I reflected on this week’s Torah portion, I noticed a profound connection between the Parashah and Haftarah regarding God’s call, His holiness, and … Read More
When All Seems Hopeless
Parashat Beshalach (When He Sent) Shemot (Exodus) 13:17–17:16 Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:31 Life is often filled with challenges that test our faith and resilience. Whether as individuals or as a nation, we face moments of uncertainty, … Read More
Miracles of Glory
Parashat Bo (Come) Shemot (Exodus) 10:1 -13:16 Haftarah: Jeremiah 46:13-28 This week’s Parashat Bo shares profound insights into God’s power to judge and redeem. These themes are especially moving in light of current events, as … Read More
Second to None
Parashat Va’eira (And I Appeared)Shemot (Exodus) 6:2–9:35Haftarah: Ezekiel 28:25-29:21 Our human nature draws us to seek security in the tangible comforts of the world, prioritizing them over reliance on God. From Abraham’s time, Egypt represented … Read More
Redemption on the Horizon
Parashat Shemot (Names) Shemot (Exodus) 1:1-6:1 Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23 (Ashkenazi); Jeremiah 1:1-2:3 (Sephardic) The opening chapters of Parashat Shemot invite us to reflect deeply on the timeless journey of the children of Israel and … Read More
Unwavering Faith
Parashat Vayechi (And He Lived) Beresheet (Genesis) 47:28-50:26 Haftarah: I Kings 2:1-12 This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Vayechi, presents a significant moment in Jacob’s life as he prepares for his passing. Jacob’s heartfelt request to … Read More
Unity Restored
Parashat Vayigash (And He Approached) Beresheet (Genesis) 44:18-47:27 Haftarah: Ezekiel 37:15-28 I wrote this commentary a few years ago, yet I can see the relevance of it today. In light of the current tensions and … Read More
The Courage to Stand Firm
Parashat Mikeitz (From the End) Beresheet (Genesis) 41:1-44:17 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:14-4:7 Shabbat Hanukkah This week, we have a special Haftarah reading because Shabbat falls during Hanukkah, also known as the Feast of Dedication. While Hanukkah … Read More