Shabbat Message

The story of the Israelites wandering in the desert teaches us a valuable lesson about balancing individuality and community. Each tribe had its own flag and position, showcasing their uniqueness. […]

As we prepare to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim next week, the day marking the reunification of Jerusalem in 1967, we reflect on the meaning of this holy city’s name. The name […]

The landmark of 75 years of the Jewish state is being celebrated this Wednesday. The Jewish people are like one large family. While we may love each other, it is […]

One of the fundamental aspects of the Passover Seder is “Vehigadita L’vinchah” – telling the story of Passover to our children. However, this commandment is relevant whether there are children […]

In this week’s Torah portion, the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) is described in great detail, taking up 371 sentences, while the creation of the world is described in just […]

When the Torah details the collection made to build and support the Tabernacle. G‑d states “Take for Me an offering.” You would think He would say “give me an offering” […]

Last week, the Jewish people had an awe-inspiring experience at Mount Sinai. This week’s Parsha emphasizes the importance of translating that experience into practical rules and guidelines. We cannot simply […]

There are many lessons taught in Jewish tradition gleaned from the comparison of humans to trees. The seasons of the tree remind us to see the whole picture of life: […]

The first commandment that the newly freed Jewish nation received is the blessing of the new moon: marking the introduction of the lunar calendar. The lunar calendar adds another element […]

When it comes time to initiate certain plagues, Moses passes the stick to his brother to hit the earth and water that trigger each plaque. He refuses to do it […]