Parashat Ki Tavo
In Parashat Ki Tavo, the Torah presents one of its most stirring visions of our responsibility and commitment for memories and our cove...
12
Sep
Sermons
05
Sep
Parashat Ki Tetze
Parashat Ki Tetze opens with the words: “When you go out to war against your enemies.”
On the surface, this refers to the military c...
29
Aug
Parashat Shoftim
“Justice, justice, shall you pursue” These words from Parashat Shoftim are among the most famous in the Torah, reminding us that a soci...
22
Aug
Parashat Re’eh
Parashat Re’eh opens with a bold declaration: “See, I place before you today a blessing and a curse.”
At first glance, this seems si...
15
Aug
Parashat Ekev
In Parashat Ekev, we find ourselves deep in the book of Deuteronomy, where Moses is speaking from the heart to the Israelites, preparin...
08
Aug
Parashat Vaetchanan
In our Parashat Vaetchanan we meet Moses, who speaks these words to the people, as they are standing on the edge of the Promised Land —...
01
Aug
Parashat Devarim
Parashat Devarim opens the Book of Deuteronomy, recounting Moses’ final speeches to the Israelites as they stand poised to enter the Pr...
25
Jul
Parashat Matot-Masei
In Parashat Matot-Masei, we encounter a pivotal and instructive episode that resonates powerfully with our modern Jewish reality. The t...
18
Jul
Parashat Pinchas
In Parashat Pinchas, we encounter a Torah moment that is both ancient and strikingly modern—a story that pulses with relevance for ever...
11
Jul
Parasha Balak
In Parashat Balak, we encounter one of the Torah’s most ironic moments: a non-Jewish prophet, Bilaam, is summoned by a fearful king to ...