by Elisha Guberman | Nov 1, 2024 | Elisha Guberman, Israel, Noach, Weekly Parsha
In Parshat Noach, we encounter a world consumed by “chamas” – a society overcome by violence and corruption, where people exploited and harmed each other without remorse. The situation had become so dire that Hashem brought the mabul, a flood intended to cleanse...
by Elisha Guberman | Sep 27, 2024 | Elisha Guberman, Nitzavim-Vayelech, Weekly Parsha
In this week’s Parsha of Nitzavim-Vayelech, we encounter a powerful message about the connection between our inner selves, our relationship with the land of Israel, and the process of Teshuva (repentance). The phrase “circumcise your heart” which is mentioned in the...
by Elisha Guberman | Aug 22, 2024 | Eikev, Elisha Guberman, Weekly Parsha
In Parshat Ekev, Moshe continues to exhort Bnei Israel to follow Hashem’s commandments as they prepare to enter the Land of Israel. One key Pasuk in this parsha is (Devarim 8:10) “You will eat and be satisfied, and you shall bless Hashem your God for the good...