Rabbi Elchanan Lewis

Former Rabbi of Jewish congregation in Perth, Australia

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General Questions

Meat and Dairy prohibition

10 Tammuz 5764

Torah Teachings

Moshe Rabenu - Prophet and King?

10 Tammuz 5764

Rabbi and his Students

Blessings for Refuah Shlema

9 Tammuz 5764

Tehillim and Personal Prayers

Bnei Noah prayer

14 Tammuz 5764

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Sukkot - Commemorating What?

In the midrash we find three explanations for this mitzva.

Sukkot, Emunah & Cherophobia: Solving the Fears of Happiness

Sukkot is the climax of agricultural success, but also brings with it the anxiety & nervousness regarding the upcoming season. The Sukkah represents the clouds which precede the rainy season, & are the time when God judges us regarding rain. Cherophobia is a common problem where happiness & accomplishment are accompanied by fear: After I've achieved my goals, there's a feeling of emptiness- What do I do now?!". Also, we ask like Kohelet, "Why am I still not happy?!". There's also the fear that I may lose or someone will take away what I've achieved. Also the fear "what if people reveal that I'm really not so talented?". Sukkot are termed in kabbala: "The Shade of Emuna", that only God has absolute success, & only He can provide security regarding past & future.

Sukkot stories

"Rabbi Alnekaveh told a story he heard once from an etrog-seller who used to bring Rav Eliyahu etrogim to check: "It is well-known that Rab Eliyahu could look at an etrog for mere seconds and immediately discern its advantages and defects..."

Parashat “Shema” and Parashat “Vehaya Im Shamoa”

Parashiot Shema Israel and Vehaya im shamoa contain the indispensable principles of the special nature of living in the Land of Israel. Therefore, Moshe teaches the people of Israel these Parashiot at the threshold of The Promised Land.

COMPARE AND CONSIDER

Rabbi Stewart Weiss

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Parashat Hashavua

Do Your Part

A lot of work is required to establish something of sanctity. However, it is our obligation to act to accomplish such goals "as Hashem commanded Moshe".

Integrity in Public Life

Our Parashah repeats the process of the building of the Mishkan a few times. What is the reason for this repetition?

Shmot Draws to a Close

A Shiur by Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed for the weekly portion "Vayakhel- Pekudei"

Communities and Crowds

A weekly shiur by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks for the weekly portion "Vayakhel- Pekudei".

Pesach

Miracles

The Miracles on Passover

The Light Beyond the Window

From time to time one must look out the window

Jerusalem at the Seder

As we draw near to Pesach, our thoughts are directed to the Seder.

The Month of Nissan - A Unique Possession

In this month the Jewish People were redeemed from slavery

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Rabbi Elchanan Lewis

Former Rabbi of Jewish congregation in Perth, Australia

Answers Rabbi Elchanan Lewis

Meat and Dairy prohibition

10 Tammuz 5764

Moshe Rabenu - Prophet and King?

10 Tammuz 5764

Blessings for Refuah Shlema

9 Tammuz 5764

Bnei Noah prayer

14 Tammuz 5764

Now in Yeshiva WebSite

Sukkot - Commemorating What?

In the midrash we find three explanations for this mitzva.

Sukkot, Emunah & Cherophobia: Solving the Fears of Happiness

Sukkot stories

"Rabbi Alnekaveh told a story he heard once from an etrog-seller who used to bring Rav Eliyahu etrogim to check: "It is well-known that Rab Eliyahu could look at an etrog for mere seconds and immediately discern its advantages and defects..."

Parashat “Shema” and Parashat “Vehaya Im Shamoa”

Parashiot Shema Israel and Vehaya im shamoa contain the indispensable principles of the special nature of living in the Land of Israel. Therefore, Moshe teaches the people of Israel these Parashiot at the threshold of The Promised Land.

COMPARE AND CONSIDER

Rabbi Stewart Weiss

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Parashat Hashavua

Do Your Part

A lot of work is required to establish something of sanctity. However, it is our obligation to act to accomplish such goals "as Hashem commanded Moshe".

Integrity in Public Life

Our Parashah repeats the process of the building of the Mishkan a few times. What is the reason for this repetition?

Shmot Draws to a Close

A Shiur by Rabbi Zalman Baruch Melamed for the weekly portion "Vayakhel- Pekudei"

Communities and Crowds

A weekly shiur by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks for the weekly portion "Vayakhel- Pekudei".

Pesach

Miracles

The Miracles on Passover

The Light Beyond the Window

From time to time one must look out the window

Jerusalem at the Seder

As we draw near to Pesach, our thoughts are directed to the Seder.

The Month of Nissan - A Unique Possession

In this month the Jewish People were redeemed from slavery