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 Rabbi Shaps | Sep 20, 2024 | Ki Savo, Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Weekly Parsha
Who is wealthy? The one who rejoices in his portion. This saying is one of the more famous ones contained in Pirkei Avos – Ethics of the Fathers. It is important to note the terminology used. The root Hebrew word is Simcha. The one who rejoices. It would seem that...
by Yiska Guberman | Sep 6, 2024 | Shoftim, Weekly Parsha, Yiska Guberman
Once again, the Parsha delivers the most relevant message of the week. In this Parsha, Shoftim, the Torah outlines the laws regarding exemptions from going to war. Specifically, three categories of people are excused: someone who has built a new house and not yet...
by Rabbi Altonaga | Aug 30, 2024 | Rabbi Michael Altonaga, Re'eh, Weekly Parsha
A Canadian court order recently came out that prevented a law from coming into effect. That law, might have effectively put an end to Jewish kosher meat production in Canada (without affecting the meat production of any other group, I might add). Thanks to...
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...
by Rabbi Shaps | Aug 15, 2024 | Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Va'eschanan, Weekly Parsha
Winning the lottery isn’t all it is cracked up to be. Studies have shown that a very high percentage of winners lose their winnings within a few years and/or experience serious issues with mental health and addiction. Sudden wealth is a major challenge for many...