Parasha Thoughts By Rabbi Yitzchak Ariel Parshat Tetzaveh begins with the description of the oil that was used to light the menorah in the Bet Hamikdash. The Torah tells us that the oil used needs to be ‘zach’ (pure) and ‘katit’ (pressed). Rashi explains that “pure olive oil†means […]
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Parasha Thoughts By Rabbi David Cohen You shall make the planks of the Mishkan of shiitim wood. (26:15) The Midrash Tanchuma tells us that these wooden planks were actually the result of Yaakov Avinu’s foresight. Yaakov provided his descendants with the strength they needed when they were enslaved. Every day […]
Parasha Thoughts By Rabbi Yosef Shemtov Parashat Mishpatim comes right after Benei Israel received the Ten Commandments at Har Sinai. This parasha deals with many laws. In fact, 54 of the 613 laws of the Torah are found in this portion. It is interesting that the very first mitzvah after […]
Parasha Thoughts By Rabbi Yosef Khakshoor This week’s parsha is one of the most famous Torah portions. Hashem chose the Jews to be His Chosen Nation by giving them the Torah and the Ten Commandments, which was the ultimate goal of the Exodus. The Jews also accepted Hashem and His […]
Parasha Thoughts By Rabbi Avraham Moeinzadeh The Ten Makot in Egypt were definitely great proof for the existence of Hashem and his control over every part of nature. In each Makah, another principle of Emunah was revealed to Klal Yisrael. Finally, by Keriat Yam Suf, they all came to a […]