Parsha of the Week | Western Wall Heritage Foundation

Protecting the Jewish Spark – Parashat Ha’azinu

Even when we stumble, the eternal Jewish spark of faith never dies—awakening mercy, hope, and the strength to see others with kindness.

A Substitute Greater than the Original – Yom Kippur

Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz explains how Yom Kippur, once centered on Temple sacrifices, became a day where heartfelt prayer and repentance surpass the original service.

One Union – Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah 5786 Rabbi Shmuel Rabinowitz, Rabbi of the Western Wall and the Holy Sites…

Inner Voices and Their Meaning – Parashat Nitzavim

The Sinai voice is felt within us as heaviness or emptiness – a Divine call to awaken. By answering with even a small good

The Basket of First Fruits versus the Sin of the Spies

The mitzvah of Bikkurim embodies joy and gratitude for God’s blessings, serving as a rectification for the spies’ ingratitude, turning the same fruits of

The Hidden Enemy and the Open Enemy – Parashat Ki Teitzei

Parashat Ki Teitzei reveals that the true danger lies not only in the open enemy, Amalek, but also in the hidden enemy—dishonesty and deceit

A King Who Rules over Himself – Parashat Shoftim

Parashat Shoftim teaches that true leadership begins with ruling over oneself—King David was chosen not for strength or stature but for self-mastery, unlike Eliav

The Gift of Mercy – Parashat Re’eh

Parashat Re’eh teaches that mercy is an eternal gift to the Jewish people— even in times of war and facing cruel enemies, the Jew

The Service of the Heart – Parashat Eikev

Prayer—our daily, heartfelt dialogue with G-d—is the foundation of a true spiritual relationship, just as constant communication is essential for a thriving marriage.