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  • Parshat Terumah: Did you know that there are seven words in our tradition for a gift?

    Transcript: Did you know that there are seven words in our tradition for a gift? They are ‘Bracha’, which means blessing, ‘Matana’, present, ‘Shai’, which is a gift. ‘Nedava’, a

  • Terumah: The most extraordinary custom I’ve ever heard of!

    Transcript: It’s the most extraordinary custom I’ve ever heard of. I’m referring to a comment by Rabbeinu Bachaye, the great 13th Century commentator, who mentions a practice of the Chassidim

  • Terumah: Enablers are as important as achievers!

    Transcript: Enablers are as important as achievers. Parshat Terumah presents us with the fascinating details of the furnishing of the Mishkan (the Sanctuary) in the wilderness. As a mobile sanctuary,

  • Terumah: If you turn away from the needs of another person, you’re turning away from the will of Hashem

    The Chief Rabbi’s D’var Torah for Parshat Terumah. Transcript: If you turn away from the needs of another person, you’re turning away from the will of God. This is an

  • D’var Torah: Terumah

    Our kindness is directly linked to the sanctity of Hashem! What is the connection between our generosity and the name of Hashem? Parshat Terumah commences with the mitzvah of ‘V’yikchu

  • D’var Torah: Parashat Terumah

    This week the Chief Rabbi explains the purpose of our shuls. What is the purpose of our shuls? At the beginning of Parashat Terumah we are given a list of

  • D’var Torah: Parashat Terumah

    In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi asks: What is the happiest month in the Hebrew calendar?  What is the happiest month in the Hebrew calendar? Most people will

  • D’var Torah: Parashat Terumah

    In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi teaches us that when we master the art of giving, we receive in return. At the commencement of Parashat Terumah, a

  • Thought for the Day: Chanukah 2020

    Seven Jewish words for presents describe seven levels of Jewish giving.     At this time of the year, presents are on many people’s minds. Anticipating the pleasure of both

  • D’var Torah: Parashat Mishpatim

    In this week’s D’var Torah, the Chief Rabbi explains how Jewish tradition teaches, “I give, therefore I am.” An entire Shabbat devoted to the mitzvah of tzedakah; that’s Shabbat Shakalim,