Devarim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
Torah Portion of the Week
Devarim

This week we begin the last of the Five Books of Moses, Deuteronomy (which is the Greek name for the book of Devarim --as it is called in the original Hebrew). The Book is the oration of Moses (Moshe) before he died. It is the preparation of the Jewish people for entering and living in the Land of Israel.
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PARSHAS VAYELECH - SHABBOS SHUVA
The designation, “Shabbos Shuva” is given because, on this day, we read the Haftorah from the prophet Hosea which says: “Return O Israel to the L-rd your G-d.” HaShem, who is our compassionate Father, is reaching out and waiting for each and every one of us to come home to Him.
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FIRST SHABBOS AFTER YOM KIPPUR - HAAZINU
Since this is the first Shabbos after Yom Kippur, it is important to try to preserve that awesome level of spirituality that we all attained on this holiest of all days and utilize it to enhance our Shabbos.
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Shabbos Chol HaMoed, 18 Tishrei, 5762
THE MITZVAH OF DWELLING IN THE SUCCAH

During the Holiday of Succoth we are commanded to depart from the permanent shelter of our homes to take up residence in a fragile temporary dwelling.
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A WEEK OF FESTIVALS - Shemini Atzeres; 24 Tishrei 5762
Candle Lighting Time, Mon. Oct. 8, 6:06 PM
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DO NOT TURN A BLIND EYE TO THE SUFFERING OF YOUR FELLOW MAN
In this week`s portion, G-d tells Noah to build an ark in order to save his family and all the different species. But then, G-d issues a somewhat puzzling command: “A tzohar - light - window shall you make for the ark..” (Genesis 6:16). There is a question as to what tzohar - this light really meant.
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GENESIS -PARSHAS LECH LECHA -- BITTER OR BETTER
This week`s parsha commences with the call of G-d to Abraham to depart from his country, from his birthplace, and go forth to the land that G-d would show him. (Genesis, 12:1).
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HACHNOSES ORCHIM -- INVITING GUESTS
In this week`s parsha (Vayera, Genesis 18:1) we study proper Jewish etiquette concerning the welcoming of guests.
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PARSHAS CHAYA SORA

Parshas Toldos

Parshas Vayetze

Parshas Vayishlach
A Message For Today From Our Father Jacob
To many people, the events that we read about in the Torah are just charming Bible stories., but that is the farthest thing from the truth.
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Chanukah Thoughts
This Sunday evening, we usher in the joyous holiday of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. It was at this time that our people, led by the Hasmoneans, defeated their Syrian-Greek oppressors.
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Parshas Miketz
SHABBOS CHANUKAH
RAISING JEWISH CHILDREN IN A HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT
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Parshas Vayigash
In this week`s parsha we discover some of the ways through which the name "Jew" defines us as a people.
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Parshas Vayechi - NOT WHEN, BUT HOW MESSIAH WILL COME
Since belief in the coming of messiah is a test of faith, we can readily appreciate why G-d would not want Jacob to disclose this information.
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PARSHAS SHEMOS
This week, we begin the second Book of the Torah -- Exodus which recounts the birth of our Jewish nation.
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Parshas Vaera
When we study Torah, we not only learn of our past, our heritage, and our mitzvahs, but we also discover how to conduct ourselves in our daily lives.
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Parshas Bo - A Light unto the Nations
Have you ever considered what our mission as a nation is?
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SHABBOS SHIRA/SABBATH OF SONG - PARSHAS BESHALACH
In this week`s parsha we read of the miraculous splitting and crossing of the Sea of Reeds, when Moshe lead the Jewish people in exultation and song. (Exodus 15).
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Parshas Yithro - The Ten Commandments - The Art of Listening
In this week`s portion, the Ten Commandments are proclaimed. If we know how to probe and study them, we will discover that they encompass the entire Torah.
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Parshas Mishpatim
This Shabbos is called Shabbos Shekalim because we read the Haftorah from Parshas Ki Sisa (Exodus, 30:10)
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PARSHAS TERUMAH - BUILD ME A SANCTUARY - A STRONG FOUNDATION
"And they shall build Me a Sanctuary, and I shall dwell within them"(Exodus 25:8
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Parshas Zachor
The Shabbos preceding the holiday of Purim is called "Parshas Zachor" which means "The Shabbos of Remembrance".
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Parshas Ki Sisa
As Moshe Rabbenu came down from Mt. Sinai and beheld the people dancing around the golden calf, he took the two Tablets on which the Ten Commandments were engraved, threw them down, and smashed them.
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Vayakhel - Pekudei
This Shabbos has three special designations: Shabbos Chazak, Shabbos HaChodesh, and Shabbos Mevorchim
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Parshas Vayikra

Parshas Tzav
The Shabbos before Pesach is called Shabbos Hagadol -
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Pesach Gems
Passover teaches us that the Jewish home must extend hospitality to the lonely, the forsaken, the poor, and the hungry -- that before the family gathers around the table, the doors must be opened to the stranger.
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Parshas Tazria-Metzora

Parshas Achrei Mos-Kedoshim
In this week`s parsha we find the famous commandment, "Love Your Neighbor As Yourself" (Leviticus, 19:18).
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Highlight of the Week- PESACH SHENI - Never too late for a second chance
The Torah relates that many people came to Moshe complaining that, since they were ritually impure, they were unable to bring the Pesach sacrifice.
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Parshas B`Har - B`Chukosai
This coming Shabbos we celebrate the completion of the Book of Vayikra - Leviticus, which is the third of the Five Books of the Torah.
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Parshas Bamidbar
This Shabbos, we bless the New Month of Sivan, which falls on Friday, May 21.
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SHAVUOT - THE GIVING OF THE TORAH
What is Shavuot? Shavuot is called the Festival of Weeks.
We count the Omer from Pesach until Shavuot just as a bride counts the days to her wedding.
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Parshas Naso
THE THREE-FOLD PRIESTLY BLESSING
"May G-d bless thee and keep thee
May He cause His countenance to shine upon thee ad be gracious unto thee
May HaShem lift His Face unto thee and grant thee peace" (Deut. 6: 23-26)
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Beha`aloscha

Parshas Shelach
ROSH CHODESH TAMMUZ
This Shabbos we bless the upcoming month of Tammuz. Rosh Chodesh, the New Month, will be observed on Monday and Tuesday.

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PARSHAS KORACH - THE TRAGIC CONSEQUENCES OF JEALOUSY
The Midrash teaches that there were two wealthy people in the world -- one, a Jew named Korach, the other, a gentile named Haman.
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Parshas Chukas-Balak
This coming Thursday (June 27) begins a three week period of mourning for our people.
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PARSHAS PINCHAS -- CAPTURING THE ESSENCE OF TORAH
If someone were to challenge you as to which passage from the Torah most poignantly reflects the essence of G-d`s Holy Book, which would you choose?
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SHABBOS CHAZAK - MATTOS MASSEY
This Shabbos we bless the New Month of Av which begins this coming Wednesday
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Shabbos Chazon
This Shabbos preceding Tisha B`Av is called Shabbos Chazon
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Parshas V`Eschanan - The Essence of our Faith
The Shabbos following Tisha B`Av is called Shabbos Nachamu - the Shabbos of consolation.

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Parshas Ekev
In this week`s parsha, Moshe Rabbenu continues his farewell address, in which he bequeaths to the Jewish people, a formula for survival
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Parshas Re`eh - The Laws of Tzedukah
This week is Shabbos Mevorchim, when we bless the new month of Elul.
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Parshas Shoftim
This portion begins, "Judges and Officers shall you appoint for yourselves in all of your gates."(Ch. 16:18).
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PARSHAS KI TETZE
This portion begins with Moshe instructing the Jewish peope on how to conduct themselves in time of war.
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Parshas Ki Tavo
In this week`s parsha, we find a remarkable commandment in Chapter 26, verse 11. It states "You shall rejoice with all the goodness that HaShem, your G-d has given you. "
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Parshas Nitzavim-Vayelech
On the Shabbos preceding Rosh Hashana, Moshe Rabbenu gathered the entire Jewish people and sealed a collective covenant with them, teaching us that we have mutual responsibility -- that we are intertwined, and that we are accountable for the conduct of our fellow man.
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ROSH HASHANA REMINDERS
Man can insure that blessing will be granted to him through the fulfillment of three fundamental principles...
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Parshas Haazinu - Shabbos Shuva
In these traumatic times, in the wake of the unspeakable tragedy of 9/11, we are all in desperate need of such spiritual guidance, for it is only G-dly wisdom that can sustain us and infuse us with a sense of security.
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FIRST SHABBOS AFTER YOM KIPPUR - FESTIVAL OF SUCCOTH
Each individual on his or her level must find a way to grow and develop his or her unique spiritual potential.
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Shabbos/Shemini Atzeres
This concluding week of Succoth is rich in holiday celebrations.
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Parshas Bereshis
This week, we once again commence reading the Torah from the very first portion which is called "Bereshis" - "In the Beginning."
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Parshas Noach
In the Torah we find that G-d commanded the construction of two edifices - Noah`s Ark, and centuries later, as our forefathers made their way to the Promised Land, the Holy Tabernacle.
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PARSHAS LECH LECHA - BITTER OR BETTER
This week`s parsha commences with the call of G-d to Abraham to depart from his country, from his birthplace, and go forth to the land that G-d would show him (Genesis, 12:1).
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PARSHAS VAYERA -EVERYONE CAN CONNECT WITH G-D
"Vayera elav HaShem ..." And G-d appeared unto him (Genesis 18:1) are the opening words of this week`s parsha. Interestingly enough, at no time does the Torah identify to whom G-d appeared, and yet we know that HaShem came to visit our father Abraham who was recovering from his circumcision.
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Parshas Chaya Sora
In this parsha we discover wisdom to facilitate our shidduch search -- what to look for and what to avoid are defined.
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Parshas Toldos
WHATEVER HAPPENS TO THE FOREFATHERS IS A SIGN TO THE CHILDREN
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PARSHAS VAYETZE - MAXIMIZING YOUR SPIRIATUAL GROWTH
In this week`s parsha we discover how we might best develop our spiritual potential and find more meaning in our lives.


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Parshas Vayishlach
In this week`s parsha, after many years of separation, Jacob once again meets his brother, Esau.
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Parshas Vayeshev
In this week`s portion, we read the story of Joseph`s betrayal by his brothers.
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PARSHAS MIKETZ - THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BUT & INDEED
In this week`s parsha we read the dramatic story of Joseph who is now Viceroy of Egypt meeting his brethren after 22 years of separation.
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Parshas Vayigash
This week`s parsha is perhaps the most emotionl parsha in the Torah. As Yosef reveals himself to his brothers and declares, "I am Yosef" - Is my father still alive?" (Gen. 45:3)
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Parshas Vayechi - THE PARSHA OF BLESSING
This Shabbos we conclude Sefer Bereshis (Genesis), the first of the Five Books of the Torah. Therefore, this Shabbos is referred to as "Shabbos Chazak" - "The Sabbath of Strength"
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Parshas Shemos - The Making of a Gadol - A Leader
In this week`s Parsha, we meet Moshe Rabbenu - Moses our Teacher, for the very first time.

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Parshas Vaera
It often happens that we find ourselves in situations in which we are called upon to extend comfort and encouragement to people who are in distress, who have lost all hope and feel they can no longer go on.
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PARSHAS BO - TEACH OTHERS, ELEVATE YOURSELF
At the beginning of the parsha, we are told that one of HaShem`s goals in the Exodus from Egypt was to insure that we tell that story to our progeny.
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Parshas Beshalach
This Shabbos we will observe the holiday of Tu B`Shevat.
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Parshas Yithro
In this week`s parsha, the world experiences the greatest moment in time: Revelation - the Giving of the Torah.
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Parshas Mishpatim
This parsha opens with the words "V`aleh hamishpatim..." - "And these are the judgements.." (Exodus, 21-1).
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Parshas Terumah
"They shall make Me a sanctuary so that I may dwell in their midst.." (Exodus 25:8) are the awesome words in this parsha.
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Parshas Tetzaveh
This week`s parsha, Titsaveh, opens with the words, "V`Atoh titsaveh..," - "And you shall command..." The words "and you" are puzzling.
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Ki Tisa
Sometimes we wonder whether we puny individuals can make an impact on world events, whether we can make a real difference in G-d`s universe.
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Parshas Vayahkeil
For the past few weeks the parshiot have been dealing with the construction of the Tabernacle and all the various vessels and furnishings therein.
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Parshas Pekudei
There are many levels through which we can perceive the constrution of the Tabernacle. In a sense, we are all sanctuaries in microcosm, for within each of us there is a spark of G-d.
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Parshas Vayikra
In discussing a man`s obligation to offer sacrifices, the Torah departs from its usual expression of "Ish" - man, and uses the word "Adam".
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Parshas Tzav
At the end of this week`s parsha there is a puzzling passage, "This is the thing that HaShem commanded to be done.." (Leviticus, 8:5), but the Torah does not specify what "the thing" might be.
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Parshas Shemini
In this week`s parsha, we encounter joy and tragedy intertwined.
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Parshas Tazria
In this week`s parsha, the Torah reveals to us the power that is to be found in speech.
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Parshas Tzav
The holiday of Pesach is a celebration of our nationhood - and our strength as a people is contingent upon our unity and our willingness to band together as one.
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PESACH 5763

Parshas Kedoshim
This week`s Torah portion opens with a call to all the Jewish people to sanctify themselves and be holy.
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The Life Transforming Power of Mitzvos
This week`s portion begins with the words, "HaShem said unto Moshe, "Say to the Kohanim, the sons of Aharon say unto them..."
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PESACH SHENI - SECOND PASSOVER
This Friday we observe Pesach Sheni,the Second Passover on which we eat matzoh, but are permitted to eat bread as well This is an amazing holiday, because it testifies that we can always have a second chance and start anew
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B`CHUKOSAI - DESPITE EVERYHING - G-D NEVER ABANDONS US
This week we complete the Book of Leviticus which ends with a somber warning. G-d admonishes us to beware of the terrible fate that will befall us if we abandon His Covenant. There is one word that stands out blatantly in the parsha, and is repeated again and again, and that is “keri”, an attitude that implies casualness - coincidence
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SHABBOS MEVORCHIM - PARSHAS BAMIDBAR
This Shabbos we bless the New Month of Sivan which falls on Sunday, June 1st. Sivan ushers in the holiday of Shavuos when G-d gave the Torah to the Jewish people. In contrast to other holidays, this Yom Tov does not have any "props" - ie; on Pesach, we have matzoh and moror; on Succoth, the succah and the four species; and on Chanukah, the menorah. Shavuos does not have any specific reminders of the awesomeness of the day. It is we, through our commitment and dedication to Torah who must give life to this day.
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HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK SHAVUOT
Shavuot is the day on which G-d revealed Himself to our people and gave us the Torah.
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PARSHAS NASO-KNOW THYSELF
The Torah is here to teach us that the mistakes that we make in life, the sins that we commit, are not born in a vacuum.
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BEHA`ALOSCHA

PARSHAS SHELACH

PARSHAS KORACH