Faith and Forgiveness: The Yom Kippur Perspective

The Yom Kippur Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. 

Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com

We are about to begin the holiest time of the year, Yom Kippur—the Day of Forgiveness. 

It’s a day of spiritual elevation, where the very sanctity of the day itself atones for our sins against G-d.

We learn how God forgives the Jewish people so that He is feared! 

Faith and Resilience: The Rosh Hashanah Perspective

The Rosh Hashanah Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. 

The Rosh Hashanah Perspective is in loving memory of Reuven Ben Yaakov, Leah Mintche Bas Yaakov Yosef, Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com 

We are about to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and begin a new year on the day G-d created the first human beings, Adam and Chava. 

It is a time when G-d, in his Divine wisdom, sits on His holy throne as the fate of every being is decided. 

The sounds of the Shofar will blast as we crown G-d as our King, putting our faith and trust in His majesty and supreme sovereignty.

Akeida's Yitzchak, the binding of Yitzchak, one of the most meaningful stories of all of Judaism.

May we all be blessed with a year of purpose and meaning. A year of strength and health. A year of true happiness and prosperity!

Parshas Nitzavim & Vayelech, Leadership and Guidance

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. 

Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com

Our Torah portions are always read on the Shabbos before Rosh Hashanah, for they contain some of the most fundamental principles in all of Judaism. 

We begin with Moshe Rabbeinu gathering the people he led out of Egypt one final time. He emphasizes that we are all identical and equal in the eyes of G-d, our Heavenly Father.

We find out what Moshe thought Yeshua's leadership role was.

We learn where we must focus our effort, spirit, and intention to make the redemption our reality. 

Parshas Ki Tsavo, Reflection and Renewal 

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. 

The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com 

Our Parsha continues with Moshe's final address to the Jewish people. He begins by teaching the laws applicable once the Jewish nation settles in Israel.

We find out which Torah portions are always read before Rosh Hashana.

We learn the importance of leaving the past behind, so we can have a future.

Parshas Ki Teitzei, Words, Deeds, Legacy

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. 

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of Pesha Henna bas Yitta Gittel. May all those who need experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. 

Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com 

Our Parsha continues with Moshe's final address to the Jewish people. He repeats and reiterates over 70 mitzvahs, some notable ones are returning a lost object to its owner, the obligation to send away the mother bird before taking her young, the mitzvah of wearing Tzitzis, and the law against wearing Shatnez—any garment that contains a mixture of wool and linen.

We find out the commandment to remember Miriam's experience with Tzara'as.

We learn the power behind our words and actions. 

Parshas Shoftim, Justice Shapes Society

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. 

The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com

Our Parsha continues with Moshe's final address to the Jewish nation. He outlines the leadership structure for the Jewish nation. 

We begin with the commandment of appointing judges and law officers to maintain peace and order in each city. Moshe then details specific laws for judges, prohibiting corruption and perversion of justice.

We find where judges and law enforcement should be situated in the city.

We learn how honesty, integrity and Holiness must permeate every aspect of our lives. 

Parshas Re’eh, Vision and Decision

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. 

The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia, Edward Ben Efraim, and Shlomo Ben Edward, whose birthday is the 28th of Av. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing for their families.

Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com

Our Parsha continues with Moshe's final address to the Jewish people, where he emphasizes that their actions will determine whether they receive blessings or curses. 

If they follow G-d's commandments, they will be blessed, but defying these laws will bring G-d's anger upon them.

We find out what Moshe wanted the Jewish nation to see.

We learn the profound impact of our actions.

Parshas Eikev, Destiny is in the Details

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. 

The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

The Parsha Perspective is in memory of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's holy father, Reb Levi Yitzchak Schneerson. His Yahrzeit will be this Shabbos on the 20th of Av. He was an immense Torah scholar and Kabbalist who gave his life to preserving Judaism in Russia. In his honor, may we merit the coming of Moshiach and the ultimate Redemption!

Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com

Our Parsha continues with Moshe's final address to the Jewish people. He tells them that if they follow the Torah's path and keep the Mitzvahs, they will be blessed above all peoples. 

There won't be any challenge in defeating and conquering the land of Israel, for G-d will fight for them.

We find the conditions set forth by God to keep His Covenant alive.

We learn where the key to the truth lives. 

Parshas Veschanan, Words of Resilience

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. 

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of Yakkov Ben Esther. May all those who need experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help. 

The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

This Shabbos is affectionately known as Shabbos Nachamu, the Shabbos of comforting. This name comes from this week’s Haftorah, the first of seven where G-d comforts us for our pain and suffering. The prophet Yeshayahu reassures us that G-d has not forgotten us, heaven forbid.

The Haftorah begins with Yeshayahu telling the Jewish nation, נחמו נחמו עמי יאמר אלקיכם - "Comfort, oh comfort My people, says your G-d." May we experience this comfort, reassurance, and the ultimate redemption speedily in our days.

Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com 

Our Parsha begins with Moshe Rabbeinu continuing his final address to the Jewish people. 

He recounts how he begged G-d to let him enter the land of Israel and how G-d refused his request. Instead, he was instructed to climb a mountain where he would see the land from afar.

We find out when Moshe Rabbeinu prayed to enter the land of Israel. 

We learn the prayer to not stumble or hesitate when defending and proclaiming God's Oneness. 

Parshas Devarim: On G-d's Path 

The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. 

The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing.

Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com

This Shabbos has a unique name, "Shabbos Chazon - the Shabbos of vision." We read a special Haftorah beginning with the words "Chazon Yeshayahu - the vision of Yeshayahu." 

Yeshayahu prophesied both punishments for rebellion against G-d and the ultimate redemption with the coming of Moshiach!

Our Parsha begins the last book of the Torah, Sefer Devarim. With just 37 days left to live, Moshe gathers the nation for his final address. He rebukes them for their past misdeeds and lack of trust in G-d.

We find how God prepared the path for the Jewish people.

We learn who fights our wars when we are following God's path!