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Person in the Parsha: TETZAVEH

February 27, 2015

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“THE STIGMA OF FAME“

People are motivated by many things. The search for pleasure is certainly one of the great motivators of human beings. So are the search for power and...

Person in the Parsha: TERUMAH

February 14, 2015

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“ONE OF THE ANGELS“

My grandmother was one of the angels. Like every Jewish grandmother, she loved each and every one of her grandchildren. As her oldest grandchild, I believed that I was...

Person in the Parsha: MISHPATIM (Shabbat Shekalim)

February 11, 2015

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“RESPONSIBILITY“

I have to thank my dear parents, may they rest in peace, for many things. I must especially thank them for having chosen to provide me with a...

Person in the Parsha: YITRO

February 06, 2015

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“THE MATERNAL INFLUENCE“

When I was young I was an avid reader of novels. As I’ve grown older, I have found myself more interested in good biographies. I especially appreciate those biographies...

Person in the Parsha: BESCHALACH

January 30, 2015

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“DON’T FORGET THE TAMBOURINES“

It is a familiar domestic scene, one that we have all experienced. The family is about to leave on a well-deserved long vacation. All the suitcases are packed and...

Person in the Parsha: BO

January 16, 2015

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“TELL ME A STORY“

Since back in early autumn, when we began reading the Book of Genesis in the synagogue, we have been reading one long story. It has...

Person in the Parsha: VAERA

January 16, 2015

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“HOPELESS“

I remember the conversation very well. It was a discussion among a group of assorted friends, from a variety of backgrounds. One or two were true scholars. The others were not scholars...

Person in the Parsha: SHEMOT

January 03, 2015

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“SLEEPLESS NIGHTS”

Can you sleep at night? There is so much trouble in the world. Violence, wars large and small, natural disasters, disease. We all personally know many who are suffering...

Person in the Parsha: VAYECHI

December 25, 2014

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“CHANGING THE WORLD“

I’ve always been impressed by something my grandfather told me many years ago. I believe he quoted the following in the name of Rabbi Israel Salanter, the 19th...

Person in the Parsha: VAYIGASH

December 19, 2014

By RABBI TZVI HERSH WEINREB

“RECONCILIATION“

I have known more than my share of families that are torn by discord. I think most of us, perhaps even all of us, are familiar with families in which...