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...
03
May
Sermons
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,...
05
Apr
Parasha Shemini
In the Torah, we find inspired stories that not only narrate historical events, but also convey profound messages about human nature an...
29
Mar
Parasha Tzav
This week, as we read Parasha Tzav, we encounter a teaching that resonates deeply in our hearts and communities. It reminds us of the ...
22
Mar
Parasha Vayikra
This Shabbat we're starting the third book of the Torah, Vayikra, that contains 40% of the 613 Jewish commandments. But the real impor...
15
Mar
Parasha Pekude
Our parasha, Pekude describes the execution of the instructions given in previous Parashot - the preparation of priestly clothes and th...
08
Mar
Parasha Vayakhel
In the Torah reading cycle, we come this week to Parasha Vayakhel, which this year is also the Shabbat "Shekelim" that begins the four ...
01
Mar
Parasha Ki Tisa
This Shabbat we are reading in Parashat Ki Tisa. After having been on an extraordinary journey of redemption, salvation, nationhood, an...