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 Ha'azinu: The Shofar
by Moshe Kempinski
The shofar or ram's horn has become the symbol of repentance and redemption. 
 Nitzvaim-Vayeilech: The Song
by Moshe Kempinski
In spite of everything, the song was never forgotten.
 Ki Savo: Joy Amidst the Rebuke
by Moshe Kempinski
They have taken their past and have retransformed it in light of their future sense of destiny.
 Ki Seitzei: The Real Danger
by Moshe Kempinski
Israel is very much aware that it needs to prepare itself for the possible onslaughts of September.
 Shoftim: It's Everyone's Obligation
by Levi Chazen
The blood of the Jewish boys who live in the Land of Israel is not redder that the blood of the ones who live outside the Land. 
 Re'eh: Using One's Eyes
by Moshe Kempinski
The eyes can lead one astray, yet at the same time can give us the vision to walk the path of righteousness.
 Eikev: Recognising miracles
by Daniel Pinner
These blessings depict the wonderful life that awaits us in Israel.
 Va'eschanan: The Universal Yearning
by Moshe Kempinski
Why would G-d ensure that his messengers repeat this prophecy word for word?
 Devarim: A Clear Vision
by Moshe Kempinski
What is the difference between 'scouting out the land' and 'spying it out'.
 Masei: Journeys
by Moshe Kempinski
A true journey into destiny must be focused on two points. Where we came from and where our destiny lies.
 Mattos: Lured by the 'Sheep Pens'
by Moshe Kempinski
So build yourselves cities for your children and enclosures for your sheep.
 Pinchas: With All Your Heart
by Moshe Kempinski
One must serve Hashem with one’s G-dly soul (nefesh Elokit) as well as with our more selfish animalistic soul (nefesh behemi).
 Balak: The True Battleground
by Moshe Kempinski
Amalek represents the Rosh or head of the evil nations that will endeavor at all times to eradicate the Jewish people.
 Chukas: The Consequence of Anger
by Moshe Kempinski
Moses was angry and as a result he cried out "Now listen, you rebels". It is that outburst that brought about the opposite of sanctification.
 Korach: A Divided Heart
by Rabbi Lazer Brody
Korach was a charismatic demagogue. In his thirst for power, he tried to discredit Moshe (Moses) and to weaken...
 Beha'alosch: The Lesson of the letter Nun
by Moshe Kempinski
The ark of the covenant and its impact on the people of Israel is clearly so important, as we see in the fact that the verses dealing with it are bracketed in the Torah.
 Nasso: Unique Sameness
by Moshe Kempinski
Each group at the Wall brought their unique character and outlook into prayer.
 Bechukosai: Is G-d Vengeful?
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
The first tenet of all religions is that good deeds are rewarded and bad deeds are punished.
 Emor: Torah Purity, Wise Speech
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
The pure gold of the Sanctuary candlestick and the power of speech are discussed here.
 Kedoshim: An Ordered Universe
by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks
Priests think in terms of Torah. Prophets have 'the word' or 'a vision.' Elders and the wise have etzah. What does this mean?
 Acharei Mot: Towards True Freedom
by Moshe Kempinski
To truly unlock the gates that enslave us we need to first acknowledge that we are still slaves.
 Metzora: Out of Exile
by Moshe Kempinski
The metzora is taken out of exile as were the Jews. A comparison.
 Tazria: It's Not Fair!
by Rabbi BenZion Shafier
Where is the justice? Where is the justice if the tzaddik is killed just like the rasha?
 Shemini: A Jewish Army's Strength
by Moshe Kempinski
“Aaron lifted up his hands” and that is the strength of a Jewish Army.
 Tzav: Why civilizations die
by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks
As long as the Temple stood, the altar atoned for Israel, but now a person’s table atones for him.
 Pekudei: Clouds of G-d's Glory
by Moshe Kempinski
What is the meaning of the clouds of glory on the Tent of Meeting?
 Vayakhel: Rav Kook on Vayakhel
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Why did the Torah need to repeat all of the details of how the Tabernacle was built?
 Ki Sisa: No more and no less
by Moshe Kempinski
It is important to explore why 'no more and no less' and why exactly half a shekel.
 Tetzaveh: The Perfect Community
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran
'AND YOU SHALL command the children of Israel.'
 Terumah: The Garden of the Good Life
by Rabbi Nissan Dovid Kivak
There was a land with a wondrous garden within. It contained all types of fruit and all the tastes in the world could be experienced in it.
 Mishpatim: Crime and Punishment
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
The court system in the Jewish State does not use the Torah legal system as a guide for most of its decisions.
 Yisro: Deed and Creed
by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks
Revolutionary moment when G-d, creator of heaven and earth, entered into a mutually binding agreement with a nation.
 Beshalach: Facing the Music?
by Yonatan Sredni
‘Shabbat Shira’, I wonder how unique it really is. I mean, after all, shouldn’t we sing every Shabbat?
 Bo: First Things First
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
G-d says: You, Israel, are my heirs, and I now I bequeath to you the stage of history.
 Va'eira: The Birth of History
by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks
The beginning of Va'eira changed the course of history because the way people thought about history changed there.
 Shemos: What's In a Name?
by Moshe Kempinski
One of G-d's names is revealed in this week's Torah reading. Why that particular one?
 Vayechi: Rav Kook on Vayechi
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Jacob's blessing to Joseph was unusually worded.
 Vayigash: A Heart Stopping Reunion
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
How could Jacob say the Shema prayer when he met his long-lost son?
 Mikeitz: Sibling Rivalry
by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks
Until the sibling rivalry is over, all debate about Israel is mere distraction.
 Vayeishev: A Settler's Chanukah
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
This week’s Torah reading is truly an introduction to the Chanukah story.
 Vayishlach: Go Up and Settle the Land
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
Our enemies are hesitant to initiate war against us if we are steadfast.
 Vayeitzei: Pure Truth
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
We truly live in Aram, a world of fraud and deceit. A world usurped by .....
 Chayei Sarah: We Will Not Cave In
by Rabbi S. Weiss
This land is ours, legally, Biblically and morally, paid for by money and in blood.
 Vayeira: The Road to Mount Moriah
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Rabbi Avraham Yitschak HaCohen Kook explains the binding of Isaac.
 Noach: Easy Spirituality
by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
There is no easy way to true spirituality.
 Sukkot, Water, and Breishit
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
During Sukkot, we instill the 'Elyon', the Almighty who is Above and who created the world, into Nature.
 Sukkot: Cycle of Teshuvah
by Shira Smiles
We start with Rosh Hashanah, continue with Yom Kippur, round out the month with Sukkot and finish with Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah.
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