Torah

The Essence and Meaning of Sacrifices – Parashat Vayikra

Parashat Vayikra 5785 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites This Shabbat, we will read Parashat Vayikra, the first portion

The Beauty of Transparency – Parshat Pekudei

Parshat Pekudei 5785 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites Parshat Pekudei presents a detailed account of the total donations

Yes, You Can! – Parashat Tetzaveh

Parashat Tetzaveh By Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites In Parashat Tetzaveh, Moses is commanded to make sacred garments

“Its Interior Is Filled with Love” – Parashat Teruma

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites In this Torah portion, God commands the construction of the Ark of the

The Jewish Consciousness of Chessed – Parashat Mishpatim

Parashat Mishpatim 5785 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites Parashat Mishpatim primarily deals with laws governing interpersonal relationships—monetary laws,

Preceding the Torah – Parashat Yitro

Parashat Yitro – 5785 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites Our parasha begins with the story of Jethro, the

Until They All Return: A Daily Tehillim Vigil at the Western Wall for the Safe Return of the Hostages

A daily Tehillim vigil is held at the Western Wall for the safe return of the hostages, with the participation of their families and

Beautiful as the Moon – Parashat Bo

The Jewish people, like the moon, renew and grow from darkness to light—this first commandment teaches us about renewal, hope, and redemption

Pharaoh’s Sin of Hubris

Parashat Va’era – 5785 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites For many long years, Egypt harshly enslaved the children

Compassion and Respect for Others

Parashat Shemot – 5785 By Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and Holy Sites Parashat Shemot, which opens the second book of