WHEaT - Where Heaven and Earth are Touching

Parashat Behar Bechukotai - 5783 12.05.2023 3:25 ↓

We are guarantors for each other - the world depends on it!

Parashat Emor (better late than never!) 07.05.2023 4:48 ↓

When the performance of the mitzvot becomes a challenge, even if our efforts are for naught, we strive to recognize that is what Hashem wants for us in that moment, but we do not lash out. Our faithfulness to Hashem’s commands is something we have both inherited and made our own. We respond with a desire to remain connected because it is both ritualistic and our heritage. 

Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim 5783 28.04.2023 3:40 ↓

Tefillah and mitzvot are for us.

Parashat Tazria-Metzorah 5783 21.04.2023 4:44 ↓

A key lesson can be learned from the inclusion of the mitzvah of brit milah within the discussion of the laws of taharah .

Shemini 5783 14.04.2023 3:17 ↓

Learning a valuable lesson in comforting a mourner from the singular instance of when Hashem speaks directly to Aaron alone.

WHEaT - Passover 5783 11.04.2023 2:57 ↓

Zman Cheirutainu , the Time of our Freedom, is to reestablish the balance between bitachon (faith) and hishtadlut (effort).

Parashat Tzav 5783 31.03.2023 4:10 ↓

The connection between the sacrifices and the priestly garments is the path to a comprehensive communal repentance.

Parashat Vayikra 5783 24.03.2023 4:35 ↓

We bring an offering for an inadvertent action because of our concern that it could be transgression that tips our scales in the wrong direction or even worse, the world's. 

Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei 5783 16.03.2023 4:09 ↓

Learning lessons from Rosh CHodesh on being our best self from Moshe & Aaron and from the sun & the moon. 

Parashat Ki Tisa 5783 10.03.2023 4:34 ↓

Yours or Mine? Deep lessons in leadership and Moshe's growth as a leader. 

WHEaT - Purim 5783 07.03.2023 3:28 ↓

Increasing our happiness in Adar is captured in the mitzvot of Purim by the fact we receive more joy from giving than getting. 

Parashat Tetzaveh 5783 03.03.2023 4:27 ↓

Discover a new appreciation for our sense of smell and the role it plays in our connection to Hashem. 

Parashat Terumah 5783 23.02.2023 4:34 ↓

The cherubim are once again standing guard and where they are looking depends on you. 

Parashat Mishpatim 5783 17.02.2023 4:05 ↓

Torah-based communal lessons from the Tragedy of the Commons.

Parashat Yitro 5783 10.02.2023 3:48 ↓

A deep dive into Yitro's journey from Egypt to the desert. 

Parashat Beshalach 5783 03.02.2023 4:31 ↓

Realizing that Hashem's majesty in the Splitting of the Red Sea is no less important than His role in our daily sustenance. 

Parashat Bo 5783 27.01.2023 4:43 ↓

A fresh look at the erev rav and B'nai Yisra'el's spiritual DNA. 

Parashat Va'eira 5783 20.01.2023 4:17 ↓

Ego stands in the way of your redemption.

Parashat Shemot 5783 13.01.2023 4:32 ↓

The sanctity of family's contribution to bringing the redemption.

Parashat Vayechi 5783 05.01.2023 4:33 ↓

Our maasim tovim - good deeds - are our eternal friends. 

Parashat Vayigash 5783 29.12.2022 5:10 ↓

With age comes experience, a type of wisdom and breadth that can only be acquired through time and effort that can guide and protect us.