The Parsha Perspective

Parshas Vayishlach: Ya'akov to Yisroel The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. 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 week's Parsha Perspective is in honor of the birth of a baby boy to my dear friends, Lior and Eden Hemo. May they merit to raise him with health and happiness in the ways of Torah and Mitzvahs! This episode marks a significant milestone: the 300th episode of the Parsha Perspective. I hope these past 300 episodes have inspired and uplifted you as much as they have me. I look forward to journeying together through the next 300 episodes as we learn, grow, and unite, leading us to the ultimate redemption with the coming of Moshiach! Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com Our Parsha begins with Ya'akov Avinu returning home to Cana'an after over twenty years of absence. Still fearful of Esav, Ya'akov sent messengers a message of reconciliation to him. However, they returned with a grim report; Esav was preparing to "greet him" with 400 men. We find out how Ya'akov become Yisroel. We learn what will happen if you actually believed your success, you actually achieving your goals!

Parshas Vayeitzei: Guiding with Compassion The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Hinda Bas Udl, 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 begins with Ya'akov fleeing Beer Sheva, to escape Esav's anger. While traveling to Charan, he stopped overnight at Mt. Moriah, the future site of the Beis HaMikdash. That night, he dreamt of a ladder stretching toward heaven, with angels ascending and descending. G‑d then appeared to Ya'akov and promised him that He would give the land on which he slept to his children and guard him until he returned to Canaan. The following day, Ya'akov woke, recognized this mountain's holiness, and named it Beis E-l—"the House of G‑d." We find out how Ya'akov met Rachel. We learn Ya'akov's connection to truth and the path to educating others of the truth.

Parshas Toldos: Path to Redemption The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. 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 introduces us to the third and final forefather of the Jewish people: Ya'akov Avinu. His parents, Yitzchak and Rivkah, experienced a struggle similar to that of his grandparents, Avraham and Sarah; for many years, they too were childless. But after twenty years, G-d finally accepted their prayers, and Rivkah gave birth to twins, Ya'akov and Esav. We find out about Yitzchak trials and tribulations. We learn the past the holiness and greatness.

Parshas Chayei Sarah: Land and Children The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. 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 week's Parsha Perspective is dedicated in honor of the Yahrzeit of HaRav Ya'akov Tzvi Ben Dovid Sacks, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory. Serving as the Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom from 1991 to 2013, he authored 25 books that resonated globally. His profound wisdom, combined with empathy and compassion, established him as a guiding light on the world stage. Rabbi Sacks returned his holy soul on the 20th of Cheshvan in 2020, yet his teachings continue to inspire and guide countless people worldwide. May his enduring legacy be a source of blessing for generations to come. Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com Our Parsha begins with the passing of Sarah at 127 years old. Avraham mourned deeply for her and then negotiated with Ephron to purchase a burial plot in Chevron. The land, known as Mearas HaMachpelah, was acquired for 400 shekels and would serve as a family burial site for future generations. After mourning for Sarah, Avraham turned his attention to findingfinding a wife for his son Yitzchak. He sent his most trusted servant, Eliezer, on a mission to find a suitable match. We find out how was Avraham was blessed. We learn how God's words come to be.

Parshas Vayera: Our Eternal Bond The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. The Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of my grandfather, Yaakov Yosef Ben Aryeh Leib, 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 begins with G-d appearing to Avraham Avinu shortly after his circumcision. To ease Avraham's pain, G-d made the sun exceptionally hot so that no travelers would pass by, leaving Avraham undisturbed in his recovery. However, seeing how much it distressed Avraham to have no one to welcome and host, G-d sent three angels in the form of men to visit him. We find out the discrepancy description of these angels between Avraham and Lot. We learn the vast difference between the intrinsic connection of Avraham and the circumstantial relationship of Lot.

Parshas Lech Lecha, Choosing Our Path The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. 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 introduces us to Avraham Avinu, the father of the Jewish nation, marking a significant shift in the Torah’s narrative—from a universal focus on the entire world to the specific journey of the Jewish people. With Avraham, G-d begins the formation of a unique nation through a covenant with our forefathers, starting with Avraham himself. He is commanded to leave his birthplace and hometown and embark on an unknown journey led by G-d. Avraham promptly gathered his camp and began this unique voyage without delay. We find out about Avraham's choice and path in life. We learn about our choice gifted to us by Avraham for all his descendants.

Parshas Noach, Faith Over Fear The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. 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 introduces Noach, a man who remained steadfast in his faith in G-d while society around him descended into chaos and anarchy. G-d informed Noach that a Mabul (flood) would soon destroy all of civilization, sparing only Noach and his family, who would find safety within a Teivah, an ark he was instructed to build. Noach received detailed dimensions for the ark and was commanded to bring seven pairs of each kosher animal and a pair of each non-kosher animal. We find the intention of the Builders of the Tower of Bavel. We learn the lack of power our enemies actually have.

The Sukkos Perspective: The Willow Jew The Sukkos Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. The Sukkos 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 We are about to celebrate Sukkos, the holiday of immense joy and happiness. The central theme of the holiday can be found in the davening, "Zman Simchaseinu—the time of our happiness." This happiness stems from the miraculous Clouds of Glory that protected the Jewish nation during their forty years in the desert. We find out about the different Arba Minim and what they represent. We learn the truth about the willow twig.

Faith and Forgiveness: The Yom Kippur Perspective The Yom Kippur Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. The Yom Kippur 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 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 The Rosh Hashanah Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages from Gaza immediately. 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. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. 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 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. May G-d protect our brave soldiers. May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately. 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.