A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY Parshat Vayeitzei, this week’s Parsha, contains so much drama and, in typical fashion, so many lessons. Jacob is fleeing the wrath of his brother Esau and seeks refuge with his uncle Laban. Laban has two daughters, an older one named Leah and a younger one, Rochel, whom Jacob wants to marry. Laban tricks… Read More

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY I am a Chabad rabbi. This coming Shabbat, I hope to join thousands of Chabad rabbis from around the world at a convention in New York; together we are known as “Shluchim,” emissaries of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Schneerson, whose leadership and lessons inspire us all. This past weekend, one of my… Read More

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha (Chayei Sarah) contains many interesting lessons; it continues the story of Abraham after his wife’s (Sara, hence the name) passing. Abraham immediately sets his mind to finding a bride for Isaac and thereby continue his legacy. So the Parsha is a bit of a mix of Abraham and Isaac. And… Read More

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY One of my favorite episodes in the Torah takes place in this week’s Parsha (Vayera) between Abraham and G-d. G-d tells Abraham of his plans to destroy Sodom and Abraham challenges Him. Why must the entire city be destroyed? Aren’t there some folks there worthy of redemption, a few righteous folks in whose… Read More

A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This was an eventful week. For many it was devastating; for others, it was cause for celebration. It seems we at least can be sure that our country is as divided as ever. I’m not going to speak directly to the election itself, but to a lesson I hope we all can take… Read More