by Shmuel Klein | Oct 23, 2026 | Lech Lecha, Rabbi Shmuel Klein, Weekly Parsha
“By this stage of life, I know who I am.” There is something reassuring about those words. We have lived, learned, and developed a sense of what matters to us. But sometimes, our picture of ourselves can quietly close a door: “I’ve never been much of a Torah learner.”...
by Rabbi Altonaga | Oct 22, 2026 | Lech Lecha, Rabbi Michael Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
Why can cutlery teleport but not time travel? It’s silverwhere, not silverwhen Our forefather Abraham was tested with 10 tests. Things like having his wife abducted, going to war against overwhelming odds, and being asked to sacrifice his son to God. ...
by Shmuel Klein | Oct 31, 2025 | Lech Lecha, Weekly Parsha
When Hashem tells Avraham “Lech Lecha mei’artzecha” — “Go for yourself from your land” — Rashi famously explains that “Lech Lecha” means for your benefit, for your good. At first glance, that seems strange. Avraham is being asked to leave everything — his birthplace,...
by Rabbi Shaps | Nov 7, 2024 | Lech Lecha, Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Weekly Parsha
You are a star! When we want to compliment someone and tell them they are great, we refer to them as a star. We use the term star to refer to someone who excels at something and is special. What is it about a star that stands out? A view of the bright star cluster NGC...
