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Weekly D'rash Va'era
It goes without saying that everything that happens in the world is somehow connected to God. Some things happen because humankind is disobedient and rebellious. Sometimes things happen because we live in a fallen world and there is no one to blame.

Rabbi Howard Silverman
Jan 142 min read


Weekly D'rash Pesach VII
I hope that you are having a rich celebration of the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Rabbi Howard Silverman
Apr 16, 20252 min read


Weekly D'rash Tzav
This week there is a special Shabbat. In addition to its being the weekly day of rest, it is the Shabbat before Passover.

Rabbi Howard Silverman
Apr 8, 20254 min read


Weekly D'rash Balak
This week's Torah portion contains the constant theme of the failure of the people and their leaders in contrast to the love of God.

Rabbi Howard Silverman
Jul 5, 20232 min read


Weekly D'rash B'shalach
This week our Torah portion is the story of the parting of the Red Sea and Israel's journey to Horeb, which is also known as Mt. Sinai....

Rabbi Howard Silverman
Jan 13, 20223 min read


Weekly D'rash Bo
Recently, I saw a television advertisement for a smartphone company in which a child is given a large lollipop. Then another child...

Rabbi Howard Silverman
Jan 6, 20223 min read


Weekly D'rash Shemot
This week our Torah portion brings us to the beginning of the book of Exodus. Joseph and his brothers have now died, and several...

Rabbi Howard Silverman
Dec 22, 20213 min read
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