Parshat Re’eh – Choose Life
By Rabbi Dovid Markel This week’s parsha, Re’eh, begins with the following statement about the blessings and curses that come as a result of following G-d’s Will: The verse (Devarim 11:26-28) states: “Behold,...
Category: Devarim
Parshat Re’eh – The Signs of Kashrut
To view as a Designed PDF, click here. . This week’s parsha discusses the signs that make an animal kosher—split hooves and chewed cud. This Sicha analyses the spiritual significance of these two signs. ...
Parshat Eikev – The Importance of the Heel
By Rabbi Dovid Markel Parshat Eikev continues Moshe’s final address to the Jewish people and begins with the words (Devarim 7:12), “And it will be, because (Eikev) you will hearken to these ordinances...
Parshas Devarim – A Vision From Afar
To view as a Designed PDF, click here. On the Shabbat of Parshat Chazon, the Temple is shown to every individual from afar. This Sicha analyzes the seemingly contradictory ideas of being “shown”...
Parshas VeZos HaBrachah – Israel – The Heart of Torah
The Jewish people are the purpose of creation.
Parshas Ha’azinu – Israel-HaShem’s Portion
By Avner Friedmann The Parshah states[1], “When the Most High bequeathed the nations, when He separated the children of man, He fixed the boundaries of the nations according to the number of the children...
Parshat Nitzavim – All As One
A sicha on the nature of the covenant expressed in this week’s parsha.
Parshat Ki Tavo: In-Depth Sicha – Emulating G-d
How it is possible that a mere mortal can possibly emulate the ways of G-d?
Parshas Ki Tavo – Divine Protection
How we merit to Divine Protection.
Parshas Ki Teitzei – Between Betrothal and Marriage
To view as a designed PDF, click here. This week’s parsha presents the concept of Jewish marriage. Rambam prefaces his Laws of Marriage with an account of its proceedings before the giving of...
