by Elisha Guberman | Aug 14, 2025 | Eikev, Elisha Guberman, Weekly Parsha
In Parshat Ekev, Moshe Rabbeinu describes the Land of Israel as a place of blessing — “a land of wheat, barley, vines, figs, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and date honey” (Devarim 8:8). These Shiv’at haminim are more than a shopping list — they are reminders...
by Elisha Guberman | Jun 19, 2025 | Elisha Guberman, Israel, Shelach, Weekly Parsha
In Parshat Shlach, we read the painful story of the meraglim — the twelve scouts sent by Moshe to get a better feel about life in the Land of Israel. Ten of them return with a terrifying report. They speak of mighty giants, fortified cities, and an impossible mission....
by Elisha Guberman | May 21, 2025 | Behar Bechukosai, Elisha Guberman, Weekly Parsha
This week, we read a double Parsha: Behar-Bechukotai—and it’s the second parsha, Bechukotai, that is very special. Not only because it’s my Bar Mitzvah Parsha, but also because it brings Sefer Vayikra to a dramatic and meaningful close. Among the...
by Elisha Guberman | Apr 8, 2025 | Elisha Guberman, Passover, Pesach
When we sit around the Seder table and bite into the crisp matzah, we often recall the classic explanation: “The dough of our ancestors did not have time to rise before God redeemed them.” This image of hurried departure, of last-minute scrambling, is...
by Rabbi Altonaga | Mar 13, 2025 | Elisha Guberman, Purim, Uncategorized
Purim is a time of joy, feasting, and celebration. But if we stop at the surface, we miss its deeper meaning. Purim is not just about survival—it is about identity. It is about knowing who we are, standing tall as Jews, and refusing to forget what truly matters. The...
by Elisha Guberman | Feb 13, 2025 | Elisha Guberman, Israel, Weekly Parsha, Yisro
Imagine walking into a store and seeing a beautiful suit on display. It looks perfect, just your style, and you wish you could have it. But what if you had to buy the entire wardrobe—every shirt, every pair of shoes, even the things you don’t like—just to get that one...
