by Rabbi Shaps | Sep 25, 2025 | Nitzavim, Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Weekly Parsha, Yom Kippur
The Shabbos between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur is called Shabbos Shuva, from the opening words of the Haftarah: Shuva Yisrael—“Return, O Israel.” It reminds us that these days are meant for reflection, recalibration, and recommitment as we prepare to ask...
by Shmuel Klein | Sep 4, 2025 | Ki Tetze, Weekly Parsha
Have you ever fallen into a business deal you were sure would bring the windfall you always dreamed of—only to discover it was all one big lie? Or perhaps you invested in a fund you thought would return millions, only to find out the entire project was fabricated....
by Rabbi Shaps | Aug 28, 2025 | Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Shoftim, Weekly Parsha
We often say, “Two heads are better than one.” But is that always true? Sometimes, two people working together can actually create more problems—especially when they don’t share the same values or perspective. So when are “two” truly better than one? In this week’s...
by Rabbi Altonaga | Aug 21, 2025 | Kosher, Rabbi Michael Altonaga, Weekly Parsha
A Canadian court order 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 this court ruling,...
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 Rabbi Shaps | Aug 7, 2025 | Rabbi Zischa Shaps, Va'eschanan, Weekly Parsha
In the aftermath of World War II, countless Jewish children across Europe had been hidden in orphanages, convents, and monasteries to protect them from Nazi persecution. Many of these institutions were run by nuns or priests who, despite the risks, took the children...
