"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…
“The Final Rebuke"
With this week’s parasha, parashat Devarim, we begin to read the fifth and final book of the Torah.
The book of Deuteronomy is known in rabbinic literature as…
“The Gentle Reproof”
(updated and revised from Devarim 5763-2003)
by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This week, congregations the world over finally align their Torah readings with Israel, 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…
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…
"Long-Term Consequences"
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
In this week's parasha, parashat Shelach, we are told of the twelve scouts who were sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan in…
“Moses Pleads on Behalf of the People of Israel”
by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald
This week’s parasha, parashat Kee Tisah, features the infamous sin of the Golden Calf.
The Al-mighty…
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…
