Parsha Perspectives
Weekly parsha message offering insights and perspectives on the Torah portion of the week.
Episodes
Shelach : They Teach Us That We Can Prevail.
Sponsored by George & Linda Hofstedter for the yahrtzeit of George’s mother, חיה שרה בת אהרן, on the 24th of Sivan.
Behaalosecha:: “Life Can Be Hard, But That Can Make You Appreciate It More."
Sponsored by my brother & sister-in-law, Akiva & Rachy Weber, for yahrtzeit of our father, צבי הירש בן אברהם ע"ה, on כא סיון.
Shavuos: Tamar & Rus - 2 Childless Widows, 2 Parallel Stories, 2 Mothers of Moshiach
Sponsored by the Gelb family.
Behar-Bechukosai: A Joyless Yiddishkeit in This World Cannot Create Joy in the Next World
Sponsored by Dovid & Gill Cofnas for the yahrtzeit of MarcGinsburg, גד בן דוד ז"ל, on 19 Iyar.
Emor: Who Will Save Us From Our Insularity?
Dedicated by Keith & Sorah Rakofsky for their weddinganniversary on April 30 and in thanks to their beloved Rabbi Weber for helping them marry the Torah and each other.
Tazria Metzora: Not My Fault Still My Life
Sponsored by Zeev & Aden Farkas
Shemini: What Will We Improve This Sefira?
Sponsored by “Tristate Batteries: 90% Reduction in Home Electric Costs.” Please call (347) 526-0131 for info.
Pesach's Last Days: We Say a Half Hallel Because Eventually All Humanity Will Say a Whole Hallel
Sponsored by Eli Hershkop for his father, Sheldon, whose birthday is on acharon shel Pesach.
Pesach: Did 15 Billion Jews Die During 3 Days in Egypt?
Sponsored by Jeremy & Suzie Weitz in memory of Jeremy's mother Sally Weitz, Sara bas Ya'akov, za”l, whose yahrzeit, is on the 7th of Nissan.
Hashem Sent Helicopters & Israel Really Is More Religious Than Prewar Poland
Sponsored by “Tristate Batteries: 90% Reduction in HomeElectric Costs,” Call (347) 526-0131"
VaYikra: A War Not Deluxe Enough to Not Elevate Us
Dedicated by Dr. Michael & Rivka Maltz, l'ilui nishmat Michael's father, Chaim Menachem Mendel Maltz, z"l, whose yahrtzeit is on 5 Nissan.
Chodesh: Underground Parking Lot Weddings & Bomb Shelter Apps
Dedicated for the refuah sheleima of Hillel Shneur Zalman ben Sarah Pesil and by Mark & Judy Frankel in memory of Yehuda Frankel, Moshe Yehuda ben Meir Eliyahu za”l whose sixth yahrtzeit is on 25 Adar and by the Rubenstein family in memory of Esther Rubenstein, a true eishes Chayil, Esther Bas Yekusiel Zeev, za”l, whose yahrtzeit is on 23 Adar.
Purim: We Defeated Haman Then; We’ll Defeat Haman Now
Dedicated by Josh & Bronya Levi for the yahrtzeit of Josh’s mother, אסתר בת יצחק צבי ע"ה, on Purim, and anonymously for the yahrtzeit of מרת שרה בת ר' דוד ע"ה on the 12th of Adar.
Terumah: It's Also About the Torah We Give
Sponsored by Nathan Kirsch for the yahrtzeit of his brother, Jerry, ,בן ציון בן יהודה פסח הכוהן ז״ל on ג אדר and by Judy Friedman for the yahrzeit of her mother Gertie Weiss, שרה גיטל בת שמואל ז"ל, on א אדר.
Beshalach: It Was Hard, But I'm a Better Person Because of It
Sponsored for the refuah sheleima of Michael Alter ben Chana Leah Hershkop.
Chayei Sarah: Was Yitzchok’s & Rivka’s Relationship Balanced? Are Our Relationships Balanced?
Sponsored by DT & Leroa Hoffman in appreciation.
Vayaira: New York's Mayor Isn't Everything
Sponsored anonymously for all those in need of a refuah sheleima
Bireishis: The Hostages’ Families Teach Us Not to Blame
Sponsored by Betty Kruger for the yahrtzeit of her husband, Arthur, אלתר מרדכי יצחק בן יוסף מאיר הלוי ז"ל.
Shemini Atzeres: Holding On While Letting Go
Sponsored by George & Linda Hofstedter
Sukkos, We’re Facing Difficult Things: Let's at Least Face Them Together
Sponsored by our good friends, Josh & Bronya Levi, in memory of their dear father/father-in-law טוביה בן שאול, Mr. Edward Mason for his yahrtzeit on .יב תשרי
Yom Kippur: Awakening Sleeping Dogs May Be Too Much, Letting Them Lie May Be Too Little
Sponsored by Avi & Adina Weiss as a zechus for the neshama of Avi’s father, Yitzchak Isaac Ben Yoel ז"ל, on his recent passing.
Rosh Hashana About the Future: Yom Kippur About the Past
Sponsored by my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jonny and Mashy Rodin, for the yahrtzeit of my wife and Mashy’s maternal grandmother, Hannah (Yoffee) Charney, Esther Chana bas Yisroel Yitzchok ז"ל, on Erev Rosh Hashana.
Rosh Hashana: To Remember the Future
Sponsored by Kevin & Bonnie Melamed for the 14th yahrzeit of Kevin’s mother, Barbara Melamed, Bat Sheva bat Dov Ber Halevi.
Ki Savo: I'm Sorry - Selichos from Person to Person
In honor of Hillel & Margalit Maresky's 17th wedding anniversary.
Ki Saitzai: It's Not Their Fault But It's Our Responsibility
Sponsored by Sarah Jesion for the yahrtzeit of her father, Shraga Feivel ben Yirmiyahu z"l on 13 Elul.
Shoftim: Tie a Yellow Ribbon
Sponsored by Sani Spitzer, in honor of his wife, Shana's, birthday
Behaalosecha: Yes, My Father Wore Tefillin in Auschwtiz
Sponsored by my brother & sister-in-law, Akiva & Rachy Weber, for yahrtzeit of our father, צבי הירש בן אברהם ע"ה, on כא סיון.
She Didn’t Listen, When She Saw Abandon Hope All Ye How Enter Auschwitz
Sponsored by Sarah Jesion as a Yizkor memorial for her parents, Braijna bas Chaim Shalom ve-Chaya Raizel & Shraga Faivish ben Yirmiyahu ve-Sarah & her husband, Moishe’s, ע"ה, parents, Shaindel bas Moshe Mordechai ve-Chuma & Shlomo ben Yaakov Leib ve-Sarah ע"ה.
Behar-Bechukosai: We Couldn’t Help Yaron & Sarah: But We Can Help Others
Sponsored by a dear Toronto friend.
Emor: Why Are Some of Our Fiercest Critics Jews?
Sponsored by Dovid & Gill Cofnas for the yarhtzeit of Marc Ginsburg, גד בן דוד ז"ל, on 19 Iyar.
Kedoshim: Not Taking Revenge: It's About Me, It's Not About Him
Sponsored לזכר נשמת Hersch Weber, צבי בן אברהם ז״ל, and Sheba Warman, שבע רחל בת צבי ז״ל
Tazria: It Can Be Hard to Be Together: But It’s Usually Harder to Be Apart
Sponsored by Joel & Annie Tencer as a token of friendship.
Shemini: Sometimes It's Better For Our Kids When It's Worse
Sponsored as a token of friendship for Rabbi & Rebbetzin Weber by Eric Starkman
Pesach's Last Day: It Isn't Really About Pesach!
Sponsored by Eli Hershkop for his father’s, Sheldon’s, birthday, on acharon shel Pesach.
Pesach: From Maror-Karpas to Maror-Charoses
Sponsored by Sheldon Hershkop for the yahrtzeit of his mother, Sabina Hershkop, שרה בת מנחם ומלכה ז"ל.
Pesach: The Whole Life is Just Half a Matzah
Sponsored by Eric Starkman in friendship and appreciation
Chodesh-Pekudei: To Reach the Top We Must Start at the Bottom
Sponsored by the Rubenstein family in memory of Mrs. Esther Rubenstein , אסתר בת יקותיאל זאב ז"ל, whose yahrtzeit on on כז .אדר
VayakhelVayakhel-Parah: Life After Death: In This World, Not Just in the Next
Dedicated by Mark & Judy Frankel in memory of their son, Yehuda, משה יהודה ז"ל בן מאיר אליהו
Achashvairosh & the Cohen Gadol; Persia Then Persia Now
Sponsored by Josh & Bronya Levi for the yahrtzeit of Josh's mother, אסתר בת יצחק צבי, on Purim.
Tetzaveh -Zachor: Haman the Amalekite; But Haman Wasn’t From Amalek?
Sponsored by Judy Friedman for the yahrtzeit of her beloved mother, Gertie Weiss, שרה גיטל בת שמואל ז"ל, on Rosh Chodesh Adar and, anonymously, לעילוי נשמת מרת שרה בת ר' דוד ע"ה, whose yahrtzeit is on the 12th of Adar.
Teruma– Shekalim: 2 Golden Red Winged Bibas Children Perched on the Ark
Sponsored by Nathan Kirsh for the yahrtzeit of his beloved brother, Jerry בן ציון בן יהודה פסח הכוהן ז״ל
Mishpatim: Democrats, Republicans, Our Extraordinary Historic Period & Helping A Donkey
Sponsored by Zeev & Aeden Farkas
Yisro: The Kind Terrorists Gave the Hostages Goodie Bags!
Sponsored Menachem & Miraim Matlin.
Beshalach: I Went Into Captivity With Faith & I Returned From Captivity With Faith
Inspiration for Parashas Beshalach
Vaeira: Frogs, Cloning & Life After Death: Why It’s Easier to Believe Than Ever
Inspiration For Parashas Vaeira
Shemos: Now That Were Starting to Look Back at Oct. 7
Inspiration For Parashas Shemos
Vayechi: Towards Good But Away From Bad
Inspiration for Parshas Vayechi
Noach: Retreat or Advance, Our Children Travel With Us
Inspiration for Parshas Noach
Sukkos: We're Coming Together Anyway: Let's Make It Positive
Inspiration for Sukkos
Yom Kippur: Let's Stop Running Away From Ourselves
Inspiration for Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashana Simanim: They Aren’t Magic & That’s A Good Thing
Inspiration for Rosh Hashana
Ki Saitzai: If We Learn Miriam's Lesson Then We Needn't Learn Amalek's Lesson
Inspiration for Parshas Ki Saitzai
Shoftim: Israeli Kids Have It Harder; Why Are They Happier?
Inspiration for Parshas Shoftim
Re'eh: Let's Not Divide Ourselves by Looking Back; Let's Unite Ourselves by Looking Ahead
Inspiration for Parshas Re'eh
Eikev: With Our Soldiers in Israel
Inspiration for Parshas Eikev
Devarim-Shabbos Chazon: We Shouldn't Have to Kiss Away the Pain
Inspiration for Shabbos Chazon & Tisha B'Av
Mattos Masai: Stanley Milgram’s Lesson: You Wouldn’t Kill Someone or Would You?
Inspiration for Mattos Masai
Masai: We Can Be That Bridge
Inspiration for Parshas Masai
Balak: We Tried Being There For One Another- And It Worked!
Inspiration for Parshas Balak
Chukas: We're Creatures of Habit: Lessons From Moshe Rabbeinu & Aharon HaCohen
Inspiration for Parshas Chukas
Korach: The Korach-Haman Twins Didn't Prevail Then; Iran Won't Prevail Now
Inspiration for Parshas Korach
Shelach: Those Before Us Prevailed Against Larger Challenges - We Can Prevail Against Smaller Challenges
Inspiration for Parshas Shelach
Beha'aloscha; There's So Much to Appreciate: My Father's Lesson
Inspiration for Parshas Beha'aloscha
Shavuos: We Can Inspire Ourselves; We Can Inspire Others
Inspiration for Shavuos
If the Holocaust Gave My Father Strength Then Perhaps This War Can Give Us Strength
Inspiration for Parshas Bechukosai
Tazria: Online Disinhibition: It's Curse, It's a Blessing
Inspiration for Parshas Tazria
Parshas HaChodesh: Especially Now, Not Marror, But Inspiring Heroism
Inspiration for Parshas HaChodesh
Parshas Parah: Not My Murdered Parents Past But My Living Children's Future
Inspiration for Parshas Parah
Purim: I Told You Not To Bring A Shikse Home
Inspiration for Purim
Pekudei: We Create Torah - That's Empowering; That's Daunting
Inspiration For Parshas Pekudei
Shekalim: We May Forget But Hamas Will Remember
Inspiration for Parshas Shekalim
Ki Sisa: It’s Not Just About Oct. 7. It’s Also about Today & Tomorrow
Inspiration for Parshas Ki Sisa
Purim Katan: They Don’t Realize How Much Stronger We Are Because of Oct. 7
Inspiration for Purim Katan
Tetzaveh: The Mishkan Brought Us Together Then - It'll Bring Us Together Now
Inspiration for Parshas Tetzaveh
Mishpatim: A Concert in Auschwitz's Glorious Sunshine
Inspiration for Parshas Mishpatim
Yisro: You Can’t See the Sun When You’re Wearing Sunglasses
Inspiration for Parshas Yisro
Beshalach: If I’m Marrying Myself, Why Bother Getting Married?
Inspiration for parshas Beshalach
Shemos: 2 Mothers, 2 Threated Children, 2 Different Endings
Inspiration for parshas Shemos
Vayeishev -Chanuka: Eventually We'll Reach The World, Now We'll Reach Our Own
Navigating the war that we're facing.
Bereishis: During This Nightmare - Is There A Ray of light?
Is There Anything That We Can Do?
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