“But I Want It!” Learning to Control Our Desires – Torah Thought for Yitro 5781
This week’s lesson is with Rabbi Reuven Spolter As many look forward to the Super Bowl and the fun of…
Preparing for the Light at the End of the Tunnel – Parshat Beshalach 5781
This week’s lesson is with Rabbi Reuven Spolter How do we have hope in such a challenging time? We must…
Anyone Can Do Great Things – Parshat Bo 5781
This week’s lesson is with Rabbi Reuven Spolter How do we encourage children that are not the best or strongest…
God’s Role in the Pandemic – Parshat Vaera 5781
This week’s lesson is with Rabbi Reuven Spolter As vaccinations begin and we think that we can see the light…
Leadership, Ego and the Power of Words – Torah Thoughts for Parshat Shemot 5781
This week’s lesson is with Rabbi Reuven Spolter Last night, President-elect Joe Biden told the world that, “The words of…
Yaakov’s Fishy Blessing – Parshat Hashavua for Parshat Vayechi 5781
This week’s lesson is with Rabbi Reuven Spolter What are fish doing in a blessing? Yaakov, in his blessing to…
Parshat Hashavua for Parshat Vayigash 5781 – The Tears of Yaakov and the Tenth of Tevet
This week’s lesson is with Rabbi Reuven Spolter the “Yom Hakaddish Haklali” – the day of general kaddish that we…
Parshat Hashavua for Parshat Miketz 5781 – Seeing the Light at the End of the Tunnel
This week’s lesson is with Rabbi Reuven Spolter As the world begins to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, we can begin to…
Parshat Hashavua for Parshat Vayeishev 5781 – Can a Parent Have a Favorite Child?
This week’s lesson is with Rabbi Reuven Spolter In a recent episode of the Crown, Margaret Thatcher mentions that he…
Parshat Hashavua for Parshat Vayishlach 5781 – Yaakov and Eisav: Jews in a Non-Jewish World
This week’s lesson is with Rabbi Reuven Spolter The Sages viewed the fateful reunion between Yaakov and Eisav as a…