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Rabbi Howard Silverman

Sep 29, 20213 min read

Weekly D’rash and Parsha B'reishit

We once again begin the Torah reading cycle for the New Year. This year, we are introducing an opportunity to read though the Bible in a…

Rabbi Howard Silverman

Sep 22, 20212 min read

Weekly D'rash and Parsha Sukkot Shabbat Chol HaMoed

This Shabbat is unique because it takes place during Sukkot. The special Torah portion comes from Exodus 33–34, reminding us of the...

Rabbi Howard Silverman

Sep 8, 20213 min read

Weekly D'rash and Parsha Vayeilech

This week we are in the midst of the Ten Days of Awe, a time of heightened awareness of our sins and the need to seek forgiveness from...

Rabbi Howard Silverman

Aug 31, 20214 min read

Weekly D'rash and Parsha Nitzavim-Vayelech

Everything I know about the Messiah I learned in Deuteronomy and Isaiah. That may be a bit of an exaggeration, but I think we get the...

Rabbi Howard Silverman

Aug 24, 20213 min read

Weekly D'rash and Parsha Ki Tavo

This week our Torah portion is the beginning of the end of the Book of Deuteronomy. It describes covenant renewal procedures for the...

Rabbi Howard Silverman

Aug 17, 20213 min read

Weekly D'rash and Parsha Ki Teitsei

Over the past month we have been engaged in the journey to the High Holy Days. We are taking stock of our lives based on the way of life...

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