Parasha Naso
This week, in the Parasha Naso, we find the BIRKAT KOHANIM where the word "Shalom" is mentioned, which means peace. It is the last wor...
14
Jun
Sermons
07
Jun
Parasha Bemidbar
There are names that get etched into the pages of history forever, certain people whose lives transcend their time and location, those ...
31
May
Parasha Bechukotai
Our parsha Bechukotai asks a fundamental question that must be asked by all Jews regardless of the epoch, location or denomination:
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24
May
Parasha Behar
This week's parasha is called Behar Sinai, on Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Why was the Torah received on ...
17
May
Parasha Emor
Our parasha Emor teaches us about worship during our holidays.
The Torah tells us that the bread that comes as offering during the h...
10
May
Yom Hashoah
Last week we commemorated YOM HASHOAH - The Holocaust Remembrance Day.
What is the appropriate date for Holocaust Day? In 1959, after ...
03
May
Parasha Achrei Mot
Why is it forbidden to eat blood?
The Torah left no room for speculation. Three times in our parasha, Acharei Mot, the Torah repeats...
26
Apr
Rabbi’s Message April 27
Dear Beloved Ladies of Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel,
It is with immense gratitude and appreciation that I reach out to you today...
19
Apr
Parasha Metzora
This Shabbat we are reading Parasha Metzora, which continues to talk about the importance of moving away from the Lashon Hara. This Sha...
12
Apr
Parasha Tazria
In our Parasha Tazria, we read about an ailment that it is sometimes incorrectly referred to as leprosy, an ailment that was spiritual,...