Ki Savo: Led by an Ox and a Flute
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Why were the farmers bringing first fruits to the Temple accompanied by an ox and the music of a flute?

Ki Seitzei: All-Out War
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
This Elul, let's use this week's Torah reading of Ki Tetse (When You Go Out to War) to get 'out of the box' and truly repent.

Shoftim: 5770
by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks

What we need in today's Jewish world - especially in Israel - is a rebirth of Jewish political philosophy.

Re'eh: Two Kinds of Redemption
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
When Did the Exodus Occur? At what time of day did the Jewish people leave Egypt? It turns out that there were actually two stages of redemption.

Eikev: The Art of Translation
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow

Mediator or translater? What is suitable when hearing Divine words?

Devarim: Birth of a Nation
by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks
The first verse of the book Devarim, which we begin this week, uses a phrase we have not heard before in the Torah, though it takes a sensitive ear to hear it. It is a timely message for Tisha B'Av.

Mattos-Masei: For G-d's Sake
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed
The story of the tribes of Reuben and Gad, who wished to remain on the eastern side of the Jordan River.

Pinchas: Elevating Offerings
by Shira Smiles

A listing of all the regular sacrifices brought by Bnei Yisroel throughout the year.

Balak: What the Mitzvah Reveals
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
Through the Torah portion of Balak, we learn how how every Jew has the power to bring about Moshiach through observing the commandments.

Chukas: Thirsty for Torah
by Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler
This week's Torah reading talks about the search for water, but water is used to symbolize Torah as well.

Korach: The Secret of Incense
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison

What special power does the incense have?

Shelach: Ship of Fools, Sin of Spies
by Eli Stutz

The Flotilla has highlighted a trait of human nature which can be traced back to the Sin of the Spies.

Beha'aloscha: The Seven Lamps of the Menorah
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison

Why does the Menorah, have seven lamps facing the center?

Nasso: Does G-d Pray?
by Rabbi S. Weiss
An insight into the Gemara in Brachot that talks about whether G-d prays, found in the weekly reading.

Shavuot: Love the Convert
by Rabbi Eliezer Melamed

Judaism's approach to converts is positive.

Bamidbar: Why a Census?
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple

Why does G-d count the Israelites and how come there are so few Levites?

Behar-Bechukosai: Choose Your Reality
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow

Which frame of reality shapes my view?

Emor: The Ironic Act of Love
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
In this coming Sabbath Torah reading, we read of the blasphemer in the desert. The punishment he received had a purpose.

Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Not Like the Others
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
We must not copy other nations' ways. Our way is to elevate everything to a higher plane, whether it is morals, saving lives, or opportunity.

Tazria-Metzora: The Jewish State
by Rabbi Dr. Aaron Adler

A response to critics of the establishment of the Jewish State.

Shemini: The Day After
by Rabbi S. Weiss

What is the significance of the eighth day referred to in this week's Torah portion?

Pesach: Revisiting a Familiar Narrative
by Rabbi Dr. Eliyahu Safran

The four sons are familiar to us, but here is another way of interpreting their roles.

Vayikra: Weekly Dvar Torah
by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks
Self and Sacrifice: the meaning of the sacrificial system is still with us, although the Holy Temple, sadly, is not.

Vayakhel-Pekudei: Weekly Dvar Torah
by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks

Where does the Divine Presence Live?

Ki Sisa: A Suitable Leader
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison

Why did G-d tell Moses to go down from Mount Sinai when the people sinned?

Tetzaveh: Weekly Dvar Torah
by Chief Rabbi Lord Sacks

Who is Honoured and Who can Laugh.

Terumah: Focusing the Nation
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple

Thoughts on the place of the Tabernacle and on Charity in Jewish life.

Mishpatim: The Angels Among Us
by Rabbi S. Weiss

Each IDF hero is "a sapphire brick..pure and bright as heaven" at the feet of Hashem.

Yisro: To 'Summit' All Up
by Rabbi S. Weiss
You have to see the forest as well as the trees to lead a Torah true life. The way the Ten Commandments were given teaches that lesson.

Beshalach: The Divine Code
by Moshe Phillips
Did The Rabbis who authored the Jewish daily liturgy embed messages in the prayers that were intended to draw attention to authentic Jewish ideas?

Bo: Training for Greatness
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison

It is not enough to emancipate slaves. They must overcome the mindset of a slave.

Va'eira: G-d Teaches Moses
by Rabbi S. Weiss
Moses was complaining, but G-d used it to teach him a valuable lesson in Jewish history that we all must learn.

Shemos: Devoted Daughter Batya
by Shira Smiles

The lessons Pharaoh's daughter taught Moses.

Vayechi: The Sounds of Silence
by Rabbi S. Weiss

Unity is on their minds.

Vayigash: Reluctant to Leave
by Rabbi Meir Kahane

The paradigm for the final exile and redemption.

Mikeitz: On Wisdom & the Menorah
by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb

We encounter the first man to be known as wise.

Chanukah: Affectionate Light of Chanukah
by Shira Smiles

The miracle of the oil was above and beyond.

Chanukah: Jealousy
by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb

Everyone gets to light a menorah.

Vayeishev: Forgetting, Remember
by Rabbi Meir Kahane

The terrible sin of lack of trust in G-d.

Vayishlach: Ya'akov or Israel?
by Levi Chazen

In the exile, Ya'akov is, at best, an unwanted guest.

Vayeitzei: What Maturity Means
by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb

We can go home again.

Toldos: Esav's Reign and Fall
by Yehuda HaKohen

Israel's national rebirth is troubling Edom.

Chayei Sarah: Our Wives
by Rabbi S. Weiss

Sarah set the example.

Vayeira: Can You Feel My Pain?
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow

Let us resolve to continue what they began.

Lech Lecha: Save the Planet!
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow

Abraham did not surrender and neither shall we.

Noach: Tower of Babel
by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin

What is the connection between Adam's 'aloneness' and the social isolation from the Tower of Babel?

Bereishis: Titans, Men of Renown
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison

They brought about the world's moral collapse.

Sukkot: Displays of Jewish Pride
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow

Are you Jewish outside or only inside?