Acharei Mot – Kedoshim | Leviticus 16:1 – 20:27
Shmuel dives into casting lots, the Day of Judgement, and finding a place for good and evil- welcome to parsha Acharei-Kedoshim!
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Broader Perspective on the Days Ahead of Us
Have we truly finished what we in Israel started in Iran?
Tazria – Metzorah | Leviticus 12:1 – 15:33
Why does the Torah command a sin offering after childbirth in Parshat Tazria? What spiritual message is hidden in the pain of giving birth—and how is it connected to the biblical role of women, Jewish purity laws, and even Queen Victoria’s childbirth?
Gilgal: Where Israel Came Home at Last!
Forty years after the Children of Israel were redeemed from Egypt, an entirely new generation, led by Moses’ disciple Joshua, finally entered the Land of Israel, reaching a long-awaited milestone!
A Letter from Shmuel, April 2026
From the hills of Judea and Samaria, I am writing to you this month with a message that reaches...
Snakes, Goats and Keeping Kosher at the Ends of the Earth
Why does kosher matter? Why is a snake forbidden but a goat acceptable? From rabbinic opinions to wild chickens, Shmuel shares new insights to portion Shmini.
Telling Our Story
The Seder tells the story of the Jewish people’s past but also points to their future. Though they remember the bitterness of slavery in Egypt they look forward to a rebuilt Israel with the Seder’s final statement of “Next Year in Jerusalem!”
The Splitting of the Red Sea
This week, we pause from the regular Torah cycle to reflect (a few days early) on the seventh day of Passover, a day dedicated to one of the most awe-inspiring moments in our history—the splitting og the sea and what it reveals about miracles, redemption, and our future.
How Can Israel Still Be Happy – Even in the Middle of War?
Israel ranked 8th happiest country in the world.
Tzav | Leviticus 6:1 – 8:26
Shmuel connects this portion to Psalm 107, a psalm of thanksgiving. As Shmuel said, this Psalm is essentially “…recognition of the fact that God is good”.
