by Shmuel Klein | Jul 2, 2026 | Pinchas, Rabbi Shmuel Klein, Weekly Parsha
The 17th of the Hebrew month of Tammuz, which was on Thursday, began a period in the Jewish calendar known as the Three Weeks: a time when we remember the events that led to the destruction of Jerusalem and the Beit Hamikdash, the Holy Temple. One of the tragedies...
by Shmuel Klein | Jun 4, 2026 | Bahalosecha, Weekly Parsha
In this week’s Torah portion, Beha’aloscha, the Jewish people continue their journey through the desert. But they do not travel according to their own schedule. The Torah tells us: “Al pi Hashem yachanu, v’al pi Hashem yisau”“By the word of G-d they would camp, and by...
by Shmuel Klein | May 7, 2026 | Lag B'Omer, Rabbi Shmuel Klein
Lag B’Omer, the thirty third day of counting up from Passover to Shavuot (the day that Hashem gave us the Torah) which took place this past Tuesday, is a day of fire. On the outside, we see bonfires, singing, warmth, and celebration. But like everything in Judaism,...
by Shmuel Klein | Apr 10, 2026 | Rabbi Shmuel Klein, Shemini, Weekly Parsha
Passover is one of the most inspiring times of the year. We sit at the Seder, speak about freedom, growth, miracles…and for a moment, everything feels possible. But then Passover ends.We go back to regular life. Work. Routine. Distractions. And the question...
by Shmuel Klein | Mar 19, 2026 | Pesach, Rabbi Shmuel Klein
Freedom is one of the most cherished ideas in human life. We all want the ability to make our own choices, to live on our own terms, and not feel controlled by others or by circumstances. But what does “freedom” really mean? In the Torah’s perspective, one of the most...
