Category Archives: Torah Portion

Lech Lecha 5784- The Power of Unity 💡 I had an amazing experience 💥this week when I drove to Jerusalem for a meeting. It was my first time travelling to Jerusalem since the war began. I noticed as I drove into the city that all of the billboards, which usually have different kinds of advertisements,Continue reading “Lech Lecha 5784”

My Thoughts 💡as everything changes before our eyes. Parshat Bereshit 5784💥 I heard an interview a few days ago (amongst the many classes and podcasts being given to strengthen and comfort each other) with Hillel Fuld. Hillel, from what I heard and understand, is an unofficial yet brave💪 spokesperson for Israel on social media; doingContinue reading “Bereshit 5784”

Short Idea- Parshat Ekev 5782💡Speech and Encouragement After Tisha B’av💔 we begin to read seven special haftarot which speak of prophecies about the final redemption. They are called the seven special parshas of comfort❤️. In addition, the special parshas that we read during this time of year are filled with Moshe Rabeinu’s words of faithContinue reading “Parshat Ekev 5782”

Short Idea- Parshat Devarim 5782💡The Three Weeks- Galut השכינה. What are we missing? 🤔 What are we missing during these special and difficult days before Tisha b’Av?😢 What are we longing for? What are we lacking without the בית המקדש?💔There is a beautiful book called the Soul of Jerusalem💥, a compilation of Rav Shlomo Carlebach’sContinue reading “Parshat Devarim- Shabbat Chazon 5782”

Short Idea- Parshat Matot 5782💡Everlasting Love❤️ There is a popular Jewish podcast I enjoy listening to called Meaningful People.💥 This week the guest was a Rabbi, teacher and musician from Israel, Shlomo Katz. At one point during the interview, the podcast co- host, Nachi Gordon, asked Rav Shlomo about a powerful, beautiful song released aContinue reading “Parshat Matot 5782”

Short Idea- Parshat Pinchas 5782💡Thank You Hashem🙏אני אסיר תודה Last week was our aliya day. The day we merited to make aliya seventeen years ago. I felt a special sense of thankfulness on this day for our life in Israel🙏. Hashem has blessed us with so many gifts. We have so much to be thankfulContinue reading “Parshat Pinchas 5782”

Short Idea- Parshat Chukat 5782💡Meditation and Healing It is taught in the 11th step of the 12 Step program: “We seek by way of tefilah (prayer) and meditation to improve our conscious connection with God,🤔 according to our understanding; our goal in our prayer is only to know God’s will for us and the strengthContinue reading “Parshat Chukat 5782”

Short Idea- Parshat Korach 5782💡אוהבים אותך 💖 In this weeks parsha we learn about the powerful and painful story💔 of Korach and his rebellion against Moshe Rabeinu. According to many tzaddikim and rabbis, Korach, despite his great position and spiritual level, had jealousy of Moshe’s role as leader of the Jewish people😢. The Sages teachContinue reading “Parshat Korach 5782”

Short Idea- Parshat Shelach 5782💡From the narrow place- Hashem always helps. In our parsha, in Moshe Rabeinu’s prayer on behalf of Am Yisrael before Hashem, after the Sin of the Spies, he praises Gd as being patient and full of kindness, ארך אפים ורב חסד.💖Rebbe Nachman teaches in Likutei Moharan💥, based on the verse inContinue reading “Parshat Shelach 5782”

Short Idea- Parshat Naso 5782💡My special light of Torah💥 The excitement is building as we prepare for Matan Torah, for Chag Shavuot,🌳 when we receive the Torah anew.Rebbe Nachman teaches in Likutei Eitzot, Advice🔥, that when a person learns a teaching in the Torah, he needs to find himself in the teaching. He also teachesContinue reading “Parshat Naso 5782”