Person in the Parsha: Matot- Masei

July 10, 2026

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“THE KISS OF HOPE”

Would you ever imagine that our holy Sages had a lot to say about a kiss? Would we not assume that kisses would be judged...

Person in the Parsha: Pinchas

June 26, 2026

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“I ACT, THEREFORE, I AM”

Are you feeling depressed? Then dance!

Feeling lazy? Work!

Angry? Smile!

Hostile? Act friendly!

These are not merely glib bits of advice when there is nothing...

Person in the Parsha: Chukat

June 19, 2026

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“THE MANY SONGS OF LEADERSHIP“

Everyone has his or her own voice. Some express it loudly and clearly; some just mumble or whisper. There are those who let their...

Person in the Parsha: Korach

June 12, 2026

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB 

“BETTER THEY LEARN FROM ME…”

Conflict resolution is one of the most important tasks in human relations at every level. Open up any newspaper, and you will read of...

Person in the Parsha: Shelach

June 05, 2026

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“CALEB AT THE CROSSROADS”

Imagine standing at a crossroads. We have all been there. We have all experienced moments in our life’s journey when we had to make a...

Person in the Parsha: Beha’alotecha

May 29, 2026

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“A Second Chance”

I was in a total fog during my first year in high school. I am convinced that my experience then was not unique. I entered a strange school,...

Person in the Parsha: Naso

May 27, 2026

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“DEFINING SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE”

Several months ago, I came across an interesting biography of Maimonides (Rambam). It is entitled Maimonides: His Life and World, and the author’s name is Joel...

Person in the Parsha: Shavuot (outside of Israel)

May 21, 2026

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“TWO VERY DIFFERENT TEXTS”

The Ten Commandments and the Book of Ruth are two very different biblical texts, yet they both will be read on the upcoming...

Person in the Parsha: Bamidbar

May 08, 2026

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“THE WILDERNESS FIRST“

My first exposure to the study of the Bible was in the Yiddish language. We spoke only English at home, but almost all the teachers we...

Person in the Parsha: Behar-Bechukotai

May 01, 2026

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“WILD ANIMALS: ANNIHILATE THEM OR TAME THEM?”

To clearly convey my comments this week, I must introduce you to my “secondary” and “primary” sources and to a fascinating cast...