B’shalach 5774-2014
“Analysis of the ‘Shira,’ the Song of Moses Crossing the Sea” by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat B’shalach, as they cross to freedom through the parted waters…
Noah 5776-2015
"Noah - A Hero of Limited Proportions " by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald In this week’s parasha, parashat Noah, we read of the only living person whom G-d considered worthy of being saved…
Kee Tavo 5767-2007
"Can the Promise of G-d Keep the People Holy?" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Parashat Kee Tavo is one of the two parashiot in the Torah that features the Tochacha, the terrifying…
Jewish Heroism
A Jewish hero, Jewish wisdom asserts, is one who can acknowledge wrongdoing and rectify the future by avoiding the misdeed.
Recall the Heroic Actions of Martyrs
On a date marking the death of a hero, it behooves one-and-all to study their actions, and learn from their lives.
All Eyes to Jerusalem
Like Mordechai, a Jewish hero of the diaspora, Jews should always be focused on helping to facilitate a Jewish return to the Promised Land and an ingathering of the exiles.
Va’eira 5783-2023
“The Exodus--A ‘Primitive’ Story with Revolutionary Implications” (updated and revised from Va’eira 5763-2002) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald Jewish history is often perceived, with great…
Recall Heroic Actions
On a date marking the death of a hero, it’s important that we all study their actions, and learn from their lives.
Vayeishev 5784-2023
Urgent message: Given the most challenging situation in Israel at this time, I urge all to pray for the bereaved families, the hostages, the missing and the many casualties. Please try to…
Recalling Heroic Actions
On a date marking the birth of a hero, it’s important that we all study their actions, and learn from their lives.