Parshat Va'yeitzei – Lets Dreama little Welcome to another exciting Parsha. As Rabbi Nachman said – the Parsha is about you and me. It Is Va’yetzei. Let’s learn and connect to what has kept the Jewish people alive and vibrant over the last 2000 years and is more relevant than ever. So, what are the takeaways from the Life of Yaakov. Yaakov leaves Israel to an uncertain future. He would have to earn an livelihood, find a wife and start a family. We all know how the story pans out – hardships, challenges, building a Family. But, Yaakov had a dream. What did Yaakov dream about? What do we dream about? Do we remember our dreams? Dreaming is quite important in the Torah – we have Joseph and h

Welcome to another exciting Parsha. As Rabbi Nachman said – the Parsha is about you and me. It Is Toldot. Let’s learn and connect to what has kept the Jewish people alive and vibrant over the last 2000 years and more It is poignant as ever this week. Our Parsha starts off with the story of how Yitzhak and Rivka were praying for children. It then goes on to the story of Yaakov and Eisav. Two Brothers – One a man happy to sit in his Tent and the other a Hunter. Each one had a different path and the climax of the Parsha is when Jacob receives the blessing from his Father Yitzhak. We all know the story and the vibrations are felt until day. Jacob represents the Jewish people while Easav – Rome

In these two Video's, not only do these show the sensitivy of Rabbi Sacks, but also including cute stories related to Reb Shlomo. Both are fascaniting. [HERE IS THE TEXT OF RABBI DUNNER’S EULOGY] I would like to share a few words as we all grieve for a very great man, Harav Lord Jonathan Sacks, zeicher tzadik livracha. Many others have spoken and will speak about Rabbi Sacks’ great scholarship as well as his inspirational leadership, and I was very moved by the hespeidim recorded at the funeral, and particularly by the very special tribute given by Rabbi Sacks’ daughter Gila. In a sense, as a non-family member, I would like to pick up where she left off, and to talk about Rabbi Sacks – the m

Welcome to another exciting Parsha. As Rabbi Nachman said – the Parsha is about you and me. It Is Chaya Parsha and our Parsha starts off with the story how Avraham purchased the cave and Field in Hebron. This is the birthplace of people. This shows our historical right and connection to Hebron. The EU, the Democrats UNESCO, social media and the Arabs are trying to rewrite history. So let's use out weekly meeting with Shabbat to make Torah - our connection to the truth, our guidebook relevant to us. Let's learn and connect to what has kept the Jewish people alive and vibrant over the last 2000 years and more It is poignant that this week. So, we thank President Trump who by no coincidence in

Friends , we have so much to learn in this weeks Parsha - from Chesed - Hospitality , visiting the Sick, how to deal with Evil (Sedom), Prayer (Avraham praying for Sodom) , having faith when Life is not rational (Akeidah) So, much in life today does not make sense. Are we putting our faith in Doctors and Biotech to find a cure for Corona , or are we really praying to God to bring a cure, change in the world ? As Reb Shlomo asks "What kind of Torah are you learning if you don't believe that the Torah is stronger than the world?" In these Dvar Torahs, Reb Shlomo says that to be a Jew is ito not indulge in selfish persuits , but to share the love and goodness to others. This is example we learn