How Could he be Blamed? This week’s Torah reading tells us about the birth of Yitzchak (Isaac)’s two sons, Yaakov (Jacob) and Eisav (Esau). While Yaakov excelled in his spiritual […]
Weekly Torah Portion
Insight and themes on the weekly Torah portion (parshah) read aloud in synagogue.
The Torah tells us that when Rivkah (Rebecca) had an unusual pregnancy experience, she went to inquire from Hashem what it meant. It was then said to her that the […]
Avraham’s Search for a Burial Plot In this week’s Torah reading, Avraham (Abraham) was searching for a suitable burial plot for his deceased wife, Sara. He took interest in a plot […]
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz Akeidat Yitzchak (the Binding of Isaac) is considered by many to be Avraham’s tenth and ultimate test. But why was this test greater […]
He will be Answered First In this week’s Torah reading, Avraham (Abraham) located to a new place, to the province of Grar. Sara, his wife, was taken to become the […]
A Red Shockwave As we write these lines, the USA, and in fact the entire civilized world, and in a way Klal Yisrael (the Jewish nation) in particular, are witnessing […]
He Tore Himself Away from Kedem Lot, Avraham (Abraham)’s nephew, followed Avraham along in his journeys. In this week’s Torah reading, the shepherds of Lot became embroiled in dispute with […]
Corruption Pandemic This week’s Torah reading, Parshat Noach, describes one of the greatest catastrophes this planet ever saw. The world underwent destruction, with a flood destroying everything in existence on […]
Torah Study in Turbulent Times In this week’s Torah reading, we are given the last mitzvah (commandment) of the Torah – to write a Torah scroll. The Chofetz Chaim points […]
Because You Did Not Serve Him with Happiness This week’s Torah reading warns us of terrible curses which the Jewish Nation can potentially suffer. What might one do to deserve […]
