by Katie Eacrett | Aug 20, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
This week’s Torah portion, Ki Teitzei, challenges us with a powerful lesson: even when we have endured suffering, we must learn to acknowledge the good and avoid living with hate in our hearts. From the Egyptians who once enslaved Israel to the Edomites,...
by Katie Eacrett | Aug 13, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
This week’s portion is a serious one that is full of relevant commands, namely: the rules of war. Men who have recently planted vineyard, built a house or become engaged are to be released from military service. Why are these three events so crucial? What do...
by Katie Eacrett | Aug 6, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Portion Re’eh details the covenant between the Children of Israel and God. Importantly, this portion mentions the “place that God chose.” What is this place? Jerusalem of course! Join Shmuel for a teaching on correct worship, and the holiness of...
by Katie Eacrett | Jul 30, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
This week’s reflection on Parshat Eikev explores one of life’s biggest questions: If God promises to reward His people, why don’t we see the “payment” for our good deeds each day? Through a powerful true story—from Soviet-era oppression to a bold move to...
by Katie Eacrett | Jul 16, 2026 | Shabbat Shalom
Deuteronomy is the last book of the Torah and is one long farewell speech from Moshe. To kick off his speech, Moshe reminds the people of the sin of the spies. The day that the spies brought back the terrifying report is said to be Tisha B’Av, also called the...
