On the coming Shabbat - as on every Simchat Torah - we will read the concluding Parasha of the Torah, Parashat VeZot Habracha. The Piascezna Rebbe, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira hy’d, offers a ...

The Gospel of Matthew sets the beginning of Jesus’ ministry in a particular historical context: Jesus began his mission only after the arrest of John the Baptist. It was time. But in moving from his ...

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Today’s readings describe moments of destruction, uncertainty and discord. They invite us to reflect on the imperfections of the world, learn from them and grow in our relationship with God and one ...