by Rabbi Shaps | Nov 5, 2026 | Chayei Sarah, Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Weekly Parsha
Talk is cheap. During the recent election campaigns in both Ottawa and the United States, we have certainly heard plenty of promises. Making a promise is easy. The real question is whether you can—and will—follow through with action. In last week’s Parsha, we...
by Danielle Altonaga | Oct 29, 2026 | Danielle Altonaga, Vayera, Weekly Parsha
When you think “deeply spiritual person”, what images come to mind? A person fervently praying with sincere devotion? Perhaps on a serene mountaintop, or in a quiet synagogue? Of course, prayer is a great and important thing. In this week’s Torah portion,...
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 Rabbi Altonaga | Oct 15, 2026 | Noach, Rabbi Michael Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
It’s getting cold again. My kids daycare told me that I have to start sending boots and a jacket. So I had to fish through the winter stuff and brace myself for having to dress 3 kids in 17 layers of clothes every time I want to leave the...
by Rabbi Shaps | Oct 8, 2026 | Breishis, Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Weekly Parsha
The first offerings to Hashem were brought by Kayin and Hevel (Cain and Abel). Kayin was the first to bring an offering, but he brought flaxseed, an inferior part of his crop. Hevel followed suit, and he brought the choicest sheep from his flock. Hashem accepted...
