Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald's
Weekly Torah Message
Each week, NJOP’s founder, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald, shares with you his fascinating insights on the upcoming parasha, the weekly Torah portion.
06/14/2021
Chukat 5781-2021
“The Paradox of the Red Heifer” (updated and revised from Chukat-Balak…
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06/07/2021
Korach 5781-2021
Korach 5781-2021 “The Origin of the ‘Big Lie’” (updated and revised from…
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05/30/2021
Shelach 5781-2021
“What’s in a Name?” (updated and revised from Shelach 5762-2002) by, Rabbi…
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05/24/2021
B’ha’a’lot’cha 5781-2021
“Is This What the Torah Predicted?” (updated and revised from…
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05/17/2021
Naso 5781-2021
“The Challenge of the Priestly Blessings” (updated and revised from Naso…
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05/10/2021
Bamidbar 5781-2021
“Counting on the People of Israel" (updated and revised from Bamidbar…
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05/03/2021
Behar-Bechukotai 5781-2021
“The Extraordinary Mitzvah of Tzedakah--Charity” (updated and revised from…
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04/26/2021
Emor 5781-2021
"The Blasphemer - A Midrashic View" (Updated and revised from Emor…
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04/19/2021
Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 5781-2021
“Shaatnez: Understanding ‘Irrational’ Decrees” (updated and revised from…
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04/11/2021
Tazria-Metzorah 5781-2021
“Circumcision and Shabbat” (updated and revised from Tazria-Metzorah…
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04/05/2021
Shemini 5781-2021
“Using, Not Abusing, a Sanctified Substance” (updated and revised from…
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03/30/2021
Passover 5781-2021
“The Final days of Pesach - Days of Unity” (updated and revised from…
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03/22/2021
Tzav 5781-2021
"Understanding Shabbat Hagadol" (updated and revised from Tzav 5762-2002)…
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03/15/2021
Vayikra 5781-2021
“The Lesson of the Mincha Offering--Giving with a Full Heart” (updated and…
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03/08/2021
Vayakhel-Pekudei 5781-2021
“The Original Jewish Renewal Movement” (Updated and revised from…
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03/01/2021
Kee Tisah 5781-2021
“Reverence for Learning in Jewish Tradition” (updated and revised from Kee…
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02/22/2021
Tetzaveh 5781-2021
“The Korban Tamid--a Lesson in Consistency” (updated and revised from…
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02/15/2021
Terumah 5781-2021
“The Mishkan and the Sanctity of the Jewish Home” (updated and revised from…
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02/07/2021
Mishpatim 5781-2021
“‘An Eye for an Eye’ in Jewish Law” (updated and revised from Mishpatim…
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02/01/2021
Yitro 5781-2021
“Structural Secrets of the Decalogue” (updated and revised from Yitro…
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01/25/2021
B’shalach 5781-2021
“G-d: The Source of Sweetness” (updated and revised from B’shalach…
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01/18/2021
Bo 5781-2021
“The Slave Mentality” (updated and revised from Bo 5761–2001) by, Rabbi…
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01/11/2021
Va’eira 5781-2021
“Mesmerized by the Subtle Slavery” (updated and revised from Va’eira…
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01/04/2021
Shemot 5781-2021
“The Not-So-Obvious Process of Hebrew Enslavement” (revised and updated…
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12/28/2020
Vayechi 5781-2021
“Revealing the Time of the Coming of the End of Days” (Updated and revised…
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12/21/2020
Vayigash 5781-2020
“Joseph Helps His Brothers Repent” (updated and revised from Vayigash…
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12/14/2020
Mikeitz 5781-2020
“A Dysfunctional Family Becomes Functional” (updated and revised from…
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12/07/2020
Vayeishev 5781-2020
“Judah, The Paradigm for Jewish Future” (Updated and revised from Vayeishev…
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11/30/2020
Vayishlach 5781-2020
“The Proper and Improper use of Zealotry” (updated and revised from…
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11/15/2020
Toledot 5781-2020
“The Ancient Origins and Practice of Anti-Semitism” (updated and revised…
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