Parshat Va’eira 5785: Traits of a True Leader vs One Lusting for Power and...
Shalom Friends; This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Va’eira is being sponsored anonymously dedicated Lilui Nishmas the sponsor’s grandparents Moshe ben Yaakov Hirsch and Chana bat Beryl and...
View ArticleParshat Bo 5785: Yetziyot Mitzrayim, the Korban Pesach and the “Mixed...
Shalom Friends; This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Bo is being sponsored by Ayton & Ayelet Lefkowitz dedicated Lilui Nishmas Ayton’s Grandmothers: Chana Michla bas Zeev Yitzchak and Miriam...
View ArticleParshat Beshalach 5785: Freedom, and Feeling Free?
Shalom Friends; Our Parsha Beshalach vort is being sponsored by Jonathan and Debbie Sassen of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated lilui nishmas Jonathan’s mother Tova bat Yaakov and dedicated for the safety...
View ArticleParshat Yithro 5785: “Men of Truth” vs Power-Hungry, Agendized Honor Seekers?
Shalom Friends: This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parsha Yithro is being sponsored by R’ Moshe and Marla Braun (Moshe Braun – Fine Judaic Art) and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh in honor of Marla’s...
View ArticleParshat Mishpatim 5785: Retrospective — Self-Defense and the Ongoing...
Shalom Friends; This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Mishpatim is being sponsored by Baruch and Yaffa Swinkin dedicated Lilui Nishmas Baruch’s grandfather Micha’el ben Yaakov z’l, and for the...
View ArticleParshat Terumah 5785: Pure Motivations vs Self-Interest and Hubris
Shalom Friends; This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parsha Terumah is being co-sponsored both anonymously dedicated for Hatslucha to children of the community and by Rabbi Tully and Hindy Bryks of Ramat...
View ArticleParshat Tetzaveh 5785: Purity of the Oil for the Menorah and its Deeper...
Shalom Friends; This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parshat Tetzaveh is dedicated Lilui Nishmas for the Eightth Yahrtzeit of My Father: Me’ir HaKohen ben Shabtai HaKohen who was niftar on 9 Adar 5777....
View ArticlePurim 5785: Who is Sleeping Now?
Shalom Friends; Our Purim vort is being sponsored by Avraham and Miriam Deutsch of Efrat dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all hostages and their return home whole...
View ArticleParshat Ki Tisa 5785: Wisdom, Flexibility vs “Stiff-Necked” and 7 October
Shalom Friends; This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parsha Ki Tisa is being sponsored by Dov and Lauren Greenberg and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the...
View ArticleParshat Vayakhel 5785: Inner Courage vs Political and Ideological Agendas,...
Shalom Friends; This year’s Parshiyot Vayakhel vort is being sponsored by Steven and Debra Glanz and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated to their children for Hotslocha this year in all of their...
View ArticleParshat Pekudei 5785: Blessings and Gratefulness vs Malfeasance and...
Shalom Friends; This year’s Parshiyot Pekudei vort is being sponsored by Benyamin and Tracy Skriloff of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all hostages...
View ArticleParshat Vayikra 5785: Seeking the Israeli-Style DOGE and True, Strong, Yet...
Shalom Friends; Our Parshat Vayikra vort is being sponsored by Dr. Lee and Mindy Caplan of Atlanta, Georgia dedicated for the refuah shleimah of Lee’s mother Chaya Pessa bas Dena and for the safety of...
View ArticleParshat Tzav 5785: Command, Immediacy and Future Constancy
Shalom Friends; Our Parshat Tzav vort is being sponsored by Mutti and Michele Frankel of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated Lillui Nismas Michelle’s grandmother, Sandy Kramer’s mother Rachel (Rose) Bat...
View ArticleDayenu 5785: The Makka of Da’am and Our Milchamah Shel Torah
Shalom Friends; Our Pesach vort is being sponsored by Avraham and Miriam Deutsch of Efrat dedicated Lillui Nismas for Avraham’s Father: Mordechai ben Avraham Aba and Sara, for his Mother, Sara Rotza...
View ArticleParshat Shemini 5785: Having a Strong Will for Something, Hashem Leads One There
Shalom Friends; This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Parshat Shemini vort is being sponsored by David and Tamar Kallus of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated for David’s birthday on Daled Iyyar and for the safety...
View ArticleParshat Tazria-Metzora 5785: Tzara’at, the Metzora, Slander, Arrogance and...
Shalom Friends; This week, our Parshat HaShavua, Tazria/Metzora is being sponsored by Dr. Edo and Atara Lavi and family of Baltimore Lilui Nishmas for the Yahrtzeit of Atara’s Father Eliezer Chaim ben...
View ArticleParshat Acharei Mos-Kedoshim 5785: Halacha and National Security vs...
Shalom Friends; This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Acharei Mot/Kedoshim is being sponsored by Rabbi Barak and Rebbetzin Saffer of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated for a total, complete Refuah Shleima for...
View ArticleParshat Emor 5785: Purity — Of the Oil for the Menorah, Of the Kohanim, and,...
Dear Friends; This week, our Parshat HaShevua, Emor is being sponsored by Rabbi Meir Arnold of Ramat Beit Shemesh and dedicated lilui nishmas his mother Rivka bas Mordechai a”h, as well as dedicated...
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