A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY This week’s Parsha (Vayishlach) concludes Jacob’s time with his “dear” brother-in-law Laban, having amassed a large family, cattle, wealth and an overall sense of maturity. The portion begins with Jacob meeting his brother Esau for the first time since fleeing him two Parshas ago; he’s heard that Esau is bringing 400 soldiers to… Read More
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
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October 17, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY And so it begins. We concluded the Torah on Simchat Torah, this past Wednesday, with joy and singing and dancing, only to immediately turn around and begin again. The same but different cycle to be sure, the beauty found in seeking new meaning in the Parsha—we are have all changed from our internal… Read More
October 10, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week, as mentioned last week, we don’t technically read a specific Parsha. We read a special reading from the Torah associated with Sukkot; on Wednesday, Simchat Torah, we will actually read the final portion (V’zot habracha). So I’m going to share a brief thought on Sukkot in that spirit. Sukkot is seriously… Read More
October 3, 2025
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT BY RABBI MORDY This week is the last Parsha classically read in the Torah. It’s actually the second to last Parsha in the Torah but we read Sukkot-themed readings throughout the holiday until Simchat Torah, which falls a week from Wednesday, on which we read the final Parsha and conclude the Torah. I’ll save my thoughts on… Read More
