Parshat Bo 5785: Yetziyot Mitzrayim, the Korban Pesach and the “Mixed Multitude?”

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Bo is being sponsored by Ayton & Ayelet Lefkowitz dedicated Lilui Nishmas Ayton’s Grandmothers: Chana Michla bas Zeev Yitzchak and Miriam bas Avraham and his Grandfather Klonimus Yechezkel ben Yehuda, and dedicated for the safe return of all Chayalim — physically, mentally and spiritually and for the Liberation of all remaining hostages and for Kol Klal Yisrael . To the Lefkowitz family, many thanks for your sponsorship and kindnesses through the years. read more

Parshat Va’eira 5785: Traits of a True Leader vs One Lusting for Power and Self-Aggrandizement

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Va’eira is being sponsored anonymously dedicated Lilui Nishmas the sponsor’s grandparents Moshe ben Yaakov Hirsch and Chana bat Beryl and dedicated for the safe return of all Chayalim — physically, mentally and spiritually and for the Liberation of all remaining hostages and for Kol Klal Yisrael. To our anonymous sponsor, many thanks for your sponsorship and kindnesses through the years.

You can celebrate a Simcha — a birth, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, a Chassuna or other Simcha event in your life, or commemorate a Yahrtzeit of a loved one, or for whatever other reason by sponsoring a Parshat HaShevua. read more

Parshat Shemos 5785: The Perils of Assimilation Over Generations and Evolution of Self-Interest, Personal Gain at the Risk of National Security

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Shemos is being sponsored by R’ Dr. Pinchas and P’nina Klahr of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated lilui nishmas Pinchas’ parents: Nosson Karpel ben Shmuel Zanvil Tzvi and Pessia Toiba bat Rav Yehuda Dov and Penina’s dad – Rav Matisyohu ben Rav Yaakov (Weisenberg), continued refuah Sheima for Itamar Chaim ben Tzipporah as well as for the safe return of all Chayalim — physically, mentally and spiritually and for the Liberation of all remaining hostages and for Kol Klal Yisrael. To Mishpochat Klahr, many thanks for your sponsorship and your kindnesses through the years. read more

Parshat Vayechi 5785: Yaakov’s Bracha to Yehuda, His Ascent to Leadership; Today’s Parallels?

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Vayechi is being sponsored by Yitzchak and Leyla Gross of Wynnewood, PA to commemorate the Yarhtzeit of Yitzchak’s Mother: Chaya Yita Sarah Bat Aharon and dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To Mishpochat Gross, many thanks for your sponsorship, your kindnesses through the years in helping to facilitate Sefer Torah recycling and for your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshat Vayigash 5785: Goshen, Separation and Spirituality vs Assimilation, Loss of Unique Identity as Jews and Persecution by the Nations?

Shalom Friends;

This year’s Parshat Vayigash vort is being sponsored by Aryeh and Lisa Koenigsberg and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated lilui nishmas for Aryeh’s grandparents: Chaya Perel bas Arieh and Yissachar Dov ben Yisrael and for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Koenigsberg family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshat Mikeitz 5785: Yosef’s Accurate Interpretation of Pharaoh’s Dream, the Accuracy of Border Observers and High Command Unpreparedness

Dear Friends;

This year’s Parshiyot Mikeitz vort is being sponsored by Moshe and Lauren Pitzele of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated for their son Yosef Shalom’s twelfth birthday on 25 Kislev and for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Pitzele family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses.

You can celebrate a Simcha — a birth, a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, a Chassuna or other Simcha event in your life, or commemorate a Yahrtzeit of a loved one, or for whatever other reason by sponsoring a Parshat HaShevua. read more

Parshat Vayeishev 5785: Yosef and Mrs. Potiphar’s Attempts at Seduction and Today’s Leadership Seduced by False Conception of Terrorist Intentions

Dear Friends;

This year’s Parshiyot Vayeishev vort is being sponsored anonymously and dedicated in honor of Rav Avishai David and Rebbe Kalman Menachem Shapira, towering and selfless figures of the Ramat Bet Shemesh community and for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To our anonymous sponsor, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshat Vayishlach 5785: Chamor’s Deception, Mass Circumcisions, Shimon and Levi and Modern-Day Iterations

Shalom Friends;

This week, our Parshat HaShevua — Parshat Vayishlach is being sponsored by Tzvi and Shari Gherman and family of Ramat Beit Shemesh in honor of Vayishlach being Tzvi’s Bar Mitzvah Parsha and dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. and for a Refuah Shleima for R’ Shlomo Shmuel Ben Malka Sara. To Mishpochat Gherman, many thanks for your sponsorship and your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshat Vayeitzei 5785: Yaakov to Lavan: Brothers in Deceit or Honor — Understanding Today?

Dear Friends;

This year’s Parshiyot Vayeitzei vort is being sponsored by Danny and Amy Michaels of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated Lilui Nishmas for the Yahrtzeit of Danny’s Dad Avraham Pinchas ben Yoel Meir and for the safety of the Chayalim and the liberation of all remaining hostages and their return home home without experiencing any further harm, as well as for the good health and security of kol Am Yisrael. To the Michaels family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses. read more

Parshat Toldos 5785: Peace vs “Ceasefires” and Absence of Conflict?

Shalom Friends;

This year’s Parshiyot Toldot vort is being sponsored by Ben and Gina Fishman of Ramat Beit Shemesh dedicated to all those who help sustain the klal in times of need, including Israel’s soldiers and security forces, personnel who provide vital medical and support services, rabbanim and teachers, and irgunei chessed. And dedicated for the safety of the Chayalim and that we merit to see a quick release of the remaining hostages. To the Fishman family, many thanks for your sponsorship and for your continued kindnesses. read more