בס”ד In the Torah portion of Ki Teitzei, the theme of lashon hara—evil speech—comes into focus, particularly concerning Miriam, the prophetess and sister of Moses. Though she was respected as a prophet and leader, she was punished by G-d with leprosy for speaking negatively of Moses. This teaches us that… Read More »PARSHAT KI TEITZE – TRANSFORMING EVIL TO GOOD
בס”ד The Torah portion of Shoftim describes the judges that should be appointed and the importance of establishing a just justice system. In Deuteronomy 16:18, the Torah emphasizes the need for righteous judges who will render fair judgment, without bias or corruption, and ensure that the law is maintained in… Read More »PARSHAT SHOFTIM – APPOINTING RIGHTEOUS JUDGES
בס”ד In our Torah portion,, we study about the Noahide obligation of giving charity, which is mentioned twice in the Torah portion, each time using a double expression. The first commandment is: “You shall open your hand,” and the second commandment is: “You shall give him.” In both commandments, the… Read More »PARSHAT RE’EH – THE VIRTUE OF GIVING CHARITY
בס”ד The Torah portion of Eekev (Deuteronomy 7:12–11:25) emphasizes the rewards that come from observing G-d’s commandments and the importance of faithfulness to the covenant. In this portion, Moses reminds us of the blessings that will follow obedience to G-d’s laws, including prosperity, protection from enemies, and the establishment of… Read More »PARSHAT EEKEV – ONGOING STRUGGLE BETWEEN EVIL AND GOOD
בס”ד This week, we read the command that explains divine unity: “Know today and take it to heart that the L-rd is G-d in the heavens above and on the earth below; there is no other (Deuteronomy 4:39). In Chassidic teachings, this verse is explained as not merely negating the… Read More »PARSHAT VAETCHANAN 5784 – THE L-RD IS G-D IN THE HEAVENS ABOVE AND ON THE EARTH BELOW; THERE IS NO OTHER
בס”ד In our Torah portion, Pinchas, this week’s prophetic reading in Jeremiah 1 (Haptara) has a message to all humanity. The prohibition of idol worship in the Seven Noahide Laws is intrinsically linked to Jeremiah 1:5. Both emphasize the importance of worshiping G-d and rejecting false idols. The verse says,… Read More »PARSHAT PINCHAS 5784 – AFTER THE BAD PROPHECIES WERE FULFILLED, NOW COMES THE GOOD PART
