Parshat Ha-azinu – Close to Heaven
By Rabbi Dovid Markel This week’s parsha begins (Devarim 32:1) “Listen, O heavens, and I will speak! And let the earth hear the words of my mouth!” The Sifri on this points out...
Category: Devarim
Parshat Ha-azinu – The Blessings on Torah Study
To view as a Designed and Printable PDF, click here. In this week’s parsha is expressed the obligation to make a blessing before the commencement of Torah study. This sicha analyzes this obligation...
Shabbat Shuva – The Repentance of the Tsaddik
This Shabbat is generally referred to as Shabbat Shuva, after the haftarah which discusses repentance.
Parshat Vayeilech – On Revealed Concealment
To view as a Designed and Printable PDF, click here. The current Sicha explains the verse “And I will surely hide My face on that day.” It expresses how in truth the greatest...
Parshat Nitzavim – Very Close
Fulfilling G-d’s commandments is something that is very close, and in the reach of each and every Jew.
Parshat Nitzavim – The Nature of A Covenant
The covenant of the Parsha and Rosh HaShana.
Parshat Ki Teitzei – A Captive Woman
By Rabbi Dovid Markel In this week’s parsha, Ki Teitzei, the Torah expresses the curious law of the Eshet Yifat Toar, saying (Devarim 21:10-11): “If you go out to war against your...
Parshat Shoftim – Appointing Judges
The significance of judges in our personal lives.
Parshat Shoftim – Appointing Kings
To view as a Designed and Printable PDF, click here. This week’s parsha expresses the directive that Israel appoint a king. Ironically though, when Israel asked for a king, G-d was disappointed with their...
Parshat Shoftim – Cities of Refuge
The proofs that Maimonides brings for Moshiach.
