Torah Tuesday: Parshat Chayei Sara
What can we learn about a person's true character from how they treat a camel? Rabbi Lewis breaks down this week's Parsha Chayei Sara.
Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting Tragedy
Rabbi Lewis shares some important words in the wake of the horrific tragedy at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh.
Torah Tuesday: Parshat Vayeira
Wine is depicted in the Torah as both a drink of joy and a drink of disgrace. So what is the deal with wine? Is it good or is it bad?...
Commission and Omission
There is no question that the Torah has issues with the concept of the innocent being found guilty of crimes they did not commit. One of...
The Sound of the Shofar
In our prayers on Rosh hashanah ,we ask :"G-d listen B'-koli" literally "IN my voice" and then immediately after that we beseech Him "let...
Parts of one Whole
The Torah had to be received by the whole Jewish nation. And it was. When the people arrived at Mount Sinai in preparation for accepting...
Seize The Moment
It is one line that Mordechai says to Esther during the Purim saga that is a life changing moment for her. When Mordechai hears about...
The Roots of Gossip
Clothing, like everything in the Torah, reveals a deeper lesson. The Talmud points out that the clothing of the Kohein, the priest,...
Inside Outside
A box within a box within a box. This week's Torah portion discusses the Mishkan, the tabernacle, and all of its parts and components. In...
Becoming Attuned
This week the Torah speaks about social justice laws: the laws and obligations that pertain to interpersonal relationships.The Torah...
