Parasha
Parashat Eikev: With respect for the past
Moses shattered the Tablets, yet their fragments were preserved beside the new ones. Their message endures, what appears broken can still carry holiness, meaning, and strength.
Parashat Eikev: The things we step on
Parashat Va'ethanan: The positive within the negative
Parashat Devarim: Always relevant
Parashat Va'era: Pharaoh’s sin of hubris
The blessing that led Pharaoh to the sin of arrogance is the very thing that will turn into a curse.
Parashat Shemot: Compassion and respect for others
Redemption and progress cannot come at the expense of another’s dignity.
Parashat Shemot: Women as leaders
The remarkable story of six heroines – six courageous women without whom there would not have been a Moses.
Patience is the Key: Life Advice from Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto
Parashat Vayehi: The blessing of connection
The act of giving blessing creates connection. Hopefully, we do not wait until the end of our lives to create or facilitate this connection with our loved ones as Jacob did.
Parashat Vayehi: The traits of a leader
While everyone makes mistakes, a leader whose decisions stem from rashness and haste can spell disaster for his people – and potentially for humanity as a whole.
Naftali's blessing: The power of kind words and contentment
Parashat Vayigash: Salvation is near
Many times, salvation is not complicated at all. It is already here, right before our eyes.
Parashat Miketz: Joseph, the master of ‘provention’
The Torah reminds us of a slower tempo. That cadence can enhance our ability to act more long term and proactively, as we face so many dilemmas, to be more like Joseph and practice “provention.”
Your Life Can Change in an Instant: An Uplifting Message from Rabbi Pinto
