May 30, 20233 minThe Birth of ShimshonThe Haftorah for Parshat Naso (Shoftim13:2-25) is the fascinating story of the birth of Shimshon (Samson), who would grow up to have a...
May 30, 20232 minThe Sotah - The AdultressThe supernatural ritual of the Sotah (adulteress) and the bitter waters
May 23, 20233 minMegillat RutMegillat Rut opens with the story of Elimelech & his family. It's amazing how relevant his story is to world Jewry today
May 19, 20232 minYom YerushalayimCelebrating the liberation and reunification of Jerusalem on the 28th of Iyar
May 18, 20232 minCounting the PeopleParshat Bambidbar opens with God’s commandment to Moshe to count Bnei Yisrael
May 17, 20232 minRelying on Miracles?Sefer Bamidbar is all about preparing Bnei Yisrael to settle the Land of Israel and starts with the taking of a census of all army-aged men
May 10, 20232 minBlessings & CursesBlessings & Curses and Reward & Punishment in this week's parsha of Behar Bechukotai
May 4, 20233 minPesach SheiniThe 14th of Iyar, exactly 1 month after Passover, is Pesach Sheini, or "Second Passover" a second chance to celebrate Pesach
May 3, 20233 minThe Chagim in Parshat EmorParshat Emor discusses the various holidays (festivals) celebrated throughout the Jewish calendar year.