Parsha Insights

Torah is the ultimate blueprint that guides us through every aspect of life. Within its 53 portions, we discover profound lessons on how to live a meaningful and ethically rich life. Torah insights inform our daily routines—from the moment we wake up, through our interactions with others, to the mental states we cultivate for resilience and peace. These teachings also guide our responsibilities to society and our spiritual obligations to G-d.

Each week, as we explore a different Parsha, we delve into the core values and moral standards that have sustained our people for generations. The weekly Torah portions offer more than historical narratives; they provide actionable wisdom that helps us navigate the complexities of modern life while staying true to our ancient traditions. In this section, ‘Parsha Insights,’ you’ll find explorations of each portion, offering practical applications and deeper understanding of how these ancient texts remain relevant in guiding our decisions and enriching our lives today.

Join me each week for new insights that bridge timeless wisdom with modern challenges, helping you to lead a life of spiritual depth and practical wisdom.

Staying True To Your Values -Kedoshim
Parsha Insights

Staying True To Your Values -Kedoshim

We live in unusual times. Modern society does not want to hear about expectations, it does not want to be told what to b ...
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Talents Are Gifts: How To Discover & Develop Them – Vayakhel 5783
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Talents Are Gifts: How To Discover & Develop Them – Vayakhel 5783

Vayakhel teaches us talents are God given. We are all imbued with unique abilities to bring good. We must discover and d ...
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The Formula For Success – Terumah 5783
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The Formula For Success – Terumah 5783

To accomplish Success in an endeavor and in life takes a lot of work. Overnight success does not exist. When you hear so ...
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Reinvent Yourself: First Do, Then Understand – Mishpatim 5783
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Reinvent Yourself: First Do, Then Understand – Mishpatim 5783

Being alive, comes with change. Life brings growth, phases to develop into, situations and circumstances to learn and to ...
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Forgiveness, To Move Forward Is To Find The Meaning In The Suffering- Vayechi 5783
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Forgiveness, To Move Forward Is To Find The Meaning In The Suffering- Vayechi 5783

Forgiveness -to let go of anger or grudge, is an empowering act. We come to forgive when we find meaning in our sufferi ...
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When Times Get Dark, Align to Light- Parsha Vayigash 5783
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When Times Get Dark, Align to Light- Parsha Vayigash 5783

“It is one of the toughest ordeals; a breakup can feel so demoralizing and cause emotional chaos. The loneliness, ...
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Make it Happen! Take Matters Into Your Own Hands – Vayeshev 5783
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Make it Happen! Take Matters Into Your Own Hands – Vayeshev 5783

You want to make it happen? To achieve a seeming impossible task? Take matters into your own hands. The story of Tamar t ...
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Trauma, The topic Not Spoken About – Lech Lecha 5783
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Trauma, The topic Not Spoken About – Lech Lecha 5783

Disturbing experiences or traumas, stay so deep in the psyche of a child that it can cause depression, PTSD or substance ...
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Being Good Is Not Enough, Be A Force of Good – Parsha Noah 5783
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Being Good Is Not Enough, Be A Force of Good – Parsha Noah 5783

As the Father of all humanity, Noah has a universal message to all. Moral character is important but believe in yoursel ...
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Chanah’s Prayer. Key to Prayers Answered
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Chanah’s Prayer. Key to Prayers Answered

Chanah's Prayer we read on Rosh Hashanah and take it beyond the holiday to our daily prayers. The intent and purpose of ...
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