February 2022

The laws of Shabbos are juxtaposed to the construction of the Mishkan, Sanctuary. This comes to stress that, however important the building of the House… Read More »The Sanctuary of Shabbos

Rashi points out that the opening portion of this week’s Torah reading was transmitted by Moshe to the entire Jewish people in public, when they… Read More »The Shabbat Keeps the Jew

I came across an idea on Purim that seemed not only to capture the underlying theme of that festival, but also sheds light on the… Read More »Men First – Ladies First – Everyone First!

“Moshe assembled the entire assembly of Bnei Yisroel”(35:1) In Parshas Terumah, Tetzaveh, and Ki Sisa the Torah relates Hashem’s instructions to Moshe concerning the construction… Read More »A Semblance Of Unity

When commanding us to observe the Shabbos (Sabbath), the Torah says, “On six days, work may be done, but the seventh day shall be holy… Read More »Something From Nothing

The Story Dovid and Yossi were leaving their shul with their mother on Shabbat morning, in order to prepare for lunch. Suddenly, the rabbi approached… Read More »Garbage on Shabbos

Kings II 12 This week’s haftorah, read in conjunction with Parshas Sh’kalim, speaks about the collection of funds for the Bais Hamikdash. In the days… Read More »Parshas Vayakhel – Shekalim

Building a sanctuary is difficult enough. Getting people to donate has been, historically, even more difficult. That, however, was not the case concerning the Mishkan.… Read More »Going the Extra Smile

Friday Night WHEN MOSHE RABBEINU asked to see God’s glory in last week’s parsha (Shemos 33:18), what was he really asking? The answer is easier… Read More »Shabbos and Mishkan

For the past 18 years, I have been involved in what is probably the most challenging and rewarding aspect of my life, namely parenting. Anyone… Read More »Parenting Lessons from God – The Ultimate Parent