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

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)
Siyum Harambam: Can I Master The Entire Torah? Only one author in Jewish history had the courage to say that his compilation encompasses the entire Oral tradition. Who was he? What is his book? And is it practical for us? Click here for the class handout
The Ten Children Award Celebrating Mother’s Day every day. (Parshat Kedoshim)
Kedoshim: Why Is Judaism Obsessed With Blessings? Jews recite blessings constantly: upon awakening, during prayers, before eating and afterwards. Why the obsessiveness? Can't we just do one big 'thank you' each morning? Click here for the class handout
Sweet Revenge The secret to Jewish existence. (Parshat Achrei Mot)
Acharei: What’s Between The Lines? The talmud records a bizarre argument between the high priest and the chief rabbis. For generations, readers have been puzzled: is that behavior befitting the most distinguished members of the jewish people? In 1986, the rebbe explained it's deeper meaning. Click here for the class handout
Pesach: Security Measures The world around us is tumultuous and turbulent. Terrorism in Israel, the war in Europe and divisions in societies around the world evoke feelings of fear and anxiety. What can we do about it? During the Plague of the Firstborn, blood on doorposts protected the Jews. What its modern day version? Click here for the class handout...
The Best Birthday Gift How did Moses celebrate his 120th birthday? 11th of Nissan/Yud Alef Nissan
Passover: Will Everything Be Okay? Just as Jerusalem seemed doomed by a massive invasion, matters took a stunning turn. A lesson about hope, vision, and the importance of education. Click here for the class handout
Why Is Hitting So Bad? What does Moses teach us about violence? (Parshat Tazria)
Torah Class - Parshat Tazria: Lamplighters Who was responsible for streetlights in the olden days? What is the ultimate Jewish nail treatment? And how does it relate to being a Chassid? Click here for the class handout
Good News or Bad News? Should we memorialize the tragedies or find inspiration from the miracles? (Parshat Shemini)
Torah Class - Parshat Shemini: The Calf And The Heavenly Flame After months of work, Aaron & Moses inaugurate the Tabernacle, and… nothing happens. The Divine presence remained absent. Why didn’t G-d’s presence rest in the Tabernacle? What was still missing? Click here for the class handout
Is Daylight Savings Time Year Round A Good Idea? (Parshat Tzav)