Join us as we review and renew Torah that we learned together at the Beachwood Kehilla.
Rav David Dudkevitch emphasizes the special role of the Kohen Gadol and what that means for us.
Rav Elya Bloch points out what Yaakov was worried about and what Yaakov was not concerned about.
The Alter of Slabodka derives a fascinating idea based on a perplexing Gemara.
Before Matan Torah, did Hashem challenge the Bnei Yisrael with something that went against their nature, as he did with other nations?
Rabbeinu BaChaye has a fascinating take on how the sea split, which established a long-lasting pattern for the Bnei Yisrael and us.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks identifies an unfortunate pattern exhibited by Pharaoh.
Rav Yaakov Kamnetsky explains why the Bnei Yisrael had such a difficult time listening to Moshe after the initial setback.
What is Hashem teaching Moshe at the end of the Parsha?
Rav Henoch Leibowitz attempts to understand Yosef as Yaakov was about to bless his Menashe and Ephraim.
When did Yosef reveal himself to his brothers? Does it matter?
Rav Tzvi Pesach Frank discusses Yaakov's non-response to Reuven.
Rav Avigdor Nebenzahl explains why the Menorah wasn't given the same treatment as the oil.
The Eretz Tzvi learns something fascinating from a cryptic Midrash.
Yaakov has a strange way of describing the Bracha he has experienced from Hashem.
Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski explains how Yaakov made it through the years working for Rachel.
Rav Zalman Sorotzkin views Avimelech's assessment as highly revealing.
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks says that his faith was achieved when he learned Parshat Chayei Sarah.
Rav Schwab contrasts Avraham and Iyov.
Rav Pam, utilizing the Midrash, reminds us how to consume the news.
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm discusses another form of Chamas.
Why did Adam and Chava suddenly realize that they were without clothing?
Rabbi Dr. Norman Lamm gives us a path forward.
Metzudat David suggests that Kohelet is doing more than observing.
Why did/do many continue to sit in the Sukkah even when it rains?
Interesting wording at the beginning of the Parsha teaches us an important message.
The Chatam Sofer discusses the meaning behind the number of lashes a person may receive for their Aveirot.
Rav Mordechai HaKohen notes a seemingly inappropriate word in our Parsha.
Every tear and every Tefillah is creating something great.
The Kreizer Rav, quoted by Rav Teichtal, reads a Pasuk in a novel way and reveals a fundamental aspect of the Yamim Noraim.
Rav Shlomo Kluger explains an ambiguous curse found in the Tochacha.
The Ramban teaches us that we must avoid making a very common mistake.
The Radomsker Rebbe introduces us to a special power that Hashem has bestowed upon the Bnei Yisrael.
The Chatam Sofer notes that a Mitzvah in our Parsha is also a Divine promise.
Moshe lays out the necessary steps to have meaningful experiences in our Avodat Hashem.
The Kotzker points out an interesting detail in Moshe's Tefillah.
Why do we have the custom to read a Pasuk in Parshat Devarim to the mournful tune of Eicha?
The Meshech Chochma explains a striking detail regarding the establishment of the Arei Miklat.
There are a number of words with an extra Hei at the end. What's that all about?
Rav Mordechai HaKohen discusses Balak's realization regarding the Bnei Yisrael.
Why does the Torah teach us the importance and efficacy of Cheshbon HaNefesh in the context of war?
Korach and David HaMelech both refuse to be silent. What do they teach us?
The Meshech Chochma explains how Kalev attempted to counter the claims of the Meraglim.
Why does the Torah go out of its way to tells us that Aharon did what he was supposed to do?
The Ibn Ezra suggests something amazing about the Nazir.
Rav Yaacov Haber notes that Hashem did something specific when speaking to the nations of the world.
The HaKetav V'HaKabbala contrasts two different terms for an army.
Rav Pam elaborates on a brilliant observation of the Sefer HaChinuch.
Why does it feel as though sometimes Hashem isn't providing us with Divine protection?
Why does the Torah mention a reward for observing two specific prohibitions?
Rashi introduces the possibility of a Nega Tzaraat that is Tahor. How can that be and what might it teach us?
Rav Mordechai HaKohen recognizes something unusual during a famine.
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