Rav Zachariash’s weekly blog on the parsha
During vacation time we think that we have time off and can be care-free in what we do. We appreciate this special time that we can spend with our family and friends without the structure (and stress) of the chagim. It is therefore a time that people around us subconsciously form opinions about us and [...]
The Torah narrates the giving of the 10 commandments twice. Once in this week’s parsha and once in parshas Yisro. There are many explanations as to why it needs to be reiterated (aside from the discussions as to the changing of the wording). Regardless of the approach taken to explain the disparity, we come to [...]
As we approach Tisha B’Av, we become concerned about our shallow connection to Hashem: The lack of the Beis Hamikdash, THE place to express our love to him; THE place that Hashem shows us his love for us. We are also tense about the situation in the Negev, and beyond. Where do we turn to [...]
