Rabbi Zushe Greenberg

Ekev: Why Did Moses Break The Tablets? What does the shattering of the tablets have to do with the death of the righteous? Did the letters fly off the stone before Moses broke them? An original perspective on the shattering of the tablets and its contemporary relevance.

Torah Class Parshat Va'etchanan: The Lesson Of The Shema We recite the passages of Shema twice daily. The order of the passages has three important lessons to teach every Jew.

The Right Time For Rebuke The Jewish people sinned many times during their years in the desert. But Moses chose a very specific time and method to rebuke them, teaching us an invaluable lesson regarding interpersonal relations.

Torah Class - Parshat Matot-Massei: Egoism Or Altruism Just before entering the Land of Israel, a drama unfolds: Two tribes prefer to remail outside. Why? How Does Moses respond? And why does he add more people to their group?

The President's Visit (#Parshat #Balak)

Parshat Pinchas: A Challenging Relationship Which relationship is more challenging - my relationship with G-d or with my neighbor?   And which relationship does Jewish tradition consider more important?

Be A Rock What is wrong with our society? How can we make a difference? (#Parshat #Chukat)

Torah Class - Parshat Balak: G-d's Secret Logic Why do bad things happen? Are catastrophes G-d's retribution for our sins?

Torah Class - Parshat Chukat: Moses Hit The Rock. So What?

The Rebbe Vs. The Joint What is the nature of true Jewish leadership? (In honor of Gimmel Tammuz) (Parshat Shelach)

Gimmel Tammuz: Complete Leadership

The Three Leaders (Parshat Be'halotecha)

Be A Popcorn Jew! What can we learn from the recent food shortages? (Parshat Bamidbar)

Torah Class - Parshat Shelach: Solving Forgetfulness

Parshat Be'halotecha: The End Of The Chain? Moses ordained Joshua, and Joshua ordained his students. This continued from genaration to generation - Until it stopped. What happened? What broke the chain of tradition?

Living Tombstones (A Yizkor Message)

The Peter Principle Did you know, people are most likely to end up in jobs for which they are not qualified. #Shavuot

Suing For Grandchildren “Honor your father and your mother.” The question is: to what extent?

Torah Class - Parshat Naso: To Be A Mensch The Torah gives us 613 commandments and gives Seven Noahide Laws to society at large. But one rule applies to everyone equally - and yet it was left unsaid: - Be A Mensch!

Shavuot: What Does An Angel Look Like? People are always looking for guidance. For every aspect of life, there are mentors and guides and therapists and trainers. What does the Torah say of the matter? Who is worthy of your trust? And how do angels fit into the picture? Click here for the class handout

When The Chazan Raises His Voice. The frightening portion of the Tochacha ends with an optimistic note. (Parshat Bechukotai)

Shavuos: “Beauty Is Futile…” Really? Each Friday night, as the family gathers around the Shabbat table, we sing “Eshet Chayil,” the ode of the Jewish woman. “Charm is false and beauty is futile,” we declare in its closing. What exactly does that mean? Click here for the class handout

The Seasonal Jew Why do Americans have seasons for everything, and what does Shemitah teach us about it? (Parshat Behar)

Behar (Lag Baomer): Rabbi Akiva’s Students – Lovers Or Haters? Rabbi Akiva is famous for his motto: Love your fellow as yourself. Yet, his own students died for... disrespecting their peers. Were they sleeping through class? Click here for the class handout

The Holiday Of The Entrepreneurs. The Jewish trait that created Pesach Sheni. (Parshat Emor)