"The Gentle Reproof"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This week, we begin reading the fifth book of the Torah, known as Deuteronomy, or Devarim in Hebrew. The book of Devarim is also called…
"Loving the Land of Israel"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This week's Torah portion, parashat Va'etchanan, is an extremely rich parasha. The parasha opens with Moshe's plea to G-d to allow…
"Judaism's Unique Views on Justice and the Justice System"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This coming week, we begin reading Deuteronomy, the final book of the five books of the Torah.…
"Pharaoh's Dream: Learning Through the Nuances"
by Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald
In this coming week's parasha, parashat Mikeitz, we are presented with a unique opportunity to see the…
In Hebrew, the Book of Deuteronomy is known as Sefer Devarim. Its name is derived from the fact that the Hebrew word devarim is the first noun that appears in the book, which begins with…
In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the High Holidays are known for one other service: selichot. A collection of religious poems and…
In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the High Holidays are known for one other service: selichot. A collection of religious poems and…
In addition to the unique prayer services of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, the High Holidays are known for one other service: selichot. A collection of religious poems and…
“Loving the Land of Israel”
(Updated and revised from Va’etchanan 5762-2002)
by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This week’s Torah portion, parashat Va’etchanan, is an extremely rich parasha.…
