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

Jerusalem: Aligning Our Hearts with God’s

Parashat Re’eh (See or Look) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26-16:19 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 Recently, I had the privilege to share a message at one of our partner congregations in the United States. The message that I prepared … Read More

Loving What He Loves

Parashat Re’eh (See or Look) D’varim (Deuteronomy) 11:26-16:17 Haftarah: Isaiah 54:11-55:5 This week’s portion is called “See” or “Look” and is based on the first words of Deuteronomy 11:26. As I read these words and … Read More

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

You’ve Been Warned

Parashat Re’eh (See or look…) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 11:26 – 16:17 Before I begin, I would like to encourage you to read my blog entries last year and the year before on this week’s Scripture portion, … Read More

Parashat Re’eh (See or Look)

Parashat Re’eh (See…) Devarim (Deuteronomy) 11:26 – 16:17 Every time I read this week’s Scripture portion, I’m always faced with examining my life, and more specifically the choices that I have made. From the time … 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