Parashat Ha’azinu (Listen) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 32:1-52 Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10, Joel 2:11-27 Shabbat Shuvah – A Time to Return This Shabbat is unique—it’s called “Shabbat Shuvah,” which means “Shabbat of Return” or “Shabbat of Repentance.” It … Read More
Blow a Trumpet in Zion
By: K.J. Kruger “Blow the trumpet in Zion; sound the alarm on my holy hill. Let all who live in the land tremble, for the day of the LORD is coming. It is close at hand.” … Read More
He Fights Our Battles
Parashat Nitzavim & Parashat Vayelech Parashat Nitzavim & Parashat Vayelech Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-11, 62:1-12, 63:1-9 As we study Parashat Nitzavim and Vayelech this week, there are three profound lessons that stand out, each resonating deeply … Read More
Shining His Light in Troubled Times
Parashat Ki Tavo (When You Come) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 26:1-19:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22 This week’s Torah portion focuses on the profound relationship between obedience to God and the resulting blessings, as well as the consequences of … Read More
Returning Our Hearts to Him
Parashat Ki Teitzei (When You Go Out) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 21:10-25:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:1-10 This week’s Parashah is rich with teachings that offer profound wisdom, love, and grace. These precepts are as relevant today as they … Read More
True Justice in Messiah
Parashat Shoftim (Judges) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 16:18 -21:9 Haftarah: Isaiah 51:12-52:12 This week’s parashah, Shoftim, offers us a profound reflection on justice and leadership, themes that resonate deeply with the current situation in Israel. The ongoing … Read More
The Call to Choose Life
Parashat Re’eh (See or Look…) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26-16:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 In this week’s Torah portion, Parashat Re’eh, we are confronted with a fundamental truth: Our love for God should inspire us to honor and … Read More
Ancient Promises for Today
Parashat Ekev (Because of) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 7:12-11:25 Haftarah: Isaiah 49:14-51:3 As I was reading this week’s Parashat Ekev, I found myself reflecting on how God’s justice often challenges our human sense of what is right … Read More
A Brief History of Anti-Semitism
By: K.J. Kruger Anti Semitism is not a new phenomenon. My grandmother was chased home from school by a group of gentile girls who screamed, “You killed our God”. My grandmother was small, the youngest in … Read More
Our Unchanging God
Parashat Va’etchanan (To Implore or Beg) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 3:23-7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1–26 Parashat Va’etchanan speaks of the unchanging God of Israel – Past, Present, and Future. It opens with a deeply moving scene where Moses, … Read More