Parashat Nitzavim
This Torah portion is incredibly exciting. We are in the book of Devarim. We are nearing the end, the entrance into the land of Israel....
Parashat Ki Tavo
I'm not sure if the expression "och" is uniquely South African or a universal term to express dissatisfaction. In any case, the term is...
Parashat Shoftim
"Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof "- Justice, justice we shall pursue: This is the focal idea of this week's parasha Is attaining justice realistic?...
Parashat Re'eh
In this weeks Parasha, Hashem tells the Jewish people: "See (Re'eh), I am sitting before you (lifneichem) on this day, blessings and...
Parashat Ekev
They came to destroy us. They failed. Let’s eat! This cycle underpins our very understanding of Judaism. We proudly boast of our religion...
Parashat Beha'alotcha
And we're back! If you have lost track (I have), we join the Jews as they wander aimlessly through the desert, on their journey to Eretz...
Parashat Emor
I tend to receive a lot of calls during the week, but let me tell you about one of the funnier ones. My dad called and asked if I wanted...
Parashat Achrei Mot
"Ooo, she likes to dance with the devil... whoever the devil ma-a-aa-ayyyy be" sings the devil or Daryn Van Horne in the little known...
Parashat Tazria-Metzora (Living in Exile)
This week I don't want to discuss the parasha, I'm sorry and I hope the parasha forgives me. I want to discuss the past ten days. The...
Parashat Metzora
In this weeks’ Parsha, we’re given a gentle tap on the shoulder to remind ourselves of what ‘Loshing’ can really do. Whether it’s that...