The One & Only Jerusalem

Parashat Re’eh (See or Look) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26–16:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11–55:5 Often, when I travel around the world and hear other teachers teach, I am struck how sometimes teachers will neglect what God is actually … Read More

God’s Order

Parashat Re’eh (See or Look) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26–16:19 In this week’s parasha, I noticed a phrase that repeats numerous times: “…that the Lord your God will choose…” The same phrase, or a variation of it, … Read More

Parashat Re’eh (See or Look… )

D’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26–16:19 I ended my blog last week from Parashat Ekev (Because of ) by saying that our love for Him will lead us to honor and obey Him. When you truly know Him, … Read More

Parashat Re’eh (See) Deuteronomy 11:26-16:19

בס”ד Parashat Re’eh (See) Deuteronomy 11:26-16:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 Things are much easier to accomplish when one plans well in advance to do them. As we move closer to the end of the Hebrew month … Read More

Parashat Re’eh (Look) Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17

בס”ד Parashat Re’eh (Look) Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 This week “peace” talks between Israel and the terrorists are being renewed. I know that there will be those who feel my labeling of the Palestinians … Read More

Parashat Re’eh (Look) Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17

בס”ד Parashat Re’eh (Look) Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Rosh Chodesh Elul Haftarah: Isaiah 66:1-24 Debt is a major problem today in the world. Many countries have high levels of national debt and are turning to other countries … Read More

Parashat Re’eh Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17

בס”ד Parashat Re’eh Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 Recently I was in Jerusalem and saw a bumper-sticker that read, “Think good and it will be good”—I guess a reference to the power of positive thinking. … Read More