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Alan's DvarBe Kind to Those Who My Be Intimidated By You
January 10, 2025
This week’s Parshah, Vayechi, concludes Sefer Beresheet with Ya’akov’s final moments. Nearing his death, Ya’akov blesses Yosef’s sons, Ephraim and Menashe, crossing his hands to place...Alan's DvarRemember Those Who Have Helped You
December 20, 2024
This year, along with Moreh Alan continuing to write the weekly D’var Torah, he will be inviting faculty and staff to contribute as well. This will...Alan's DvarResolve Conflicts
December 13, 2024
Our Middah this week reminds us that it is always important to ”resolve conflicts.” In Parshat Vayishlach, we witness the powerful and emotional reunion between Ya’akov...Alan's DvarThink Before You Act
November 29, 2024
Our Middah this week is “Think Before You Act.” In Parshat Toldot, we encounter a powerful example of this principle in the interaction between Ya’akov and...Alan's DvarDon’t Wait to Be Asked to Do Something Kind
November 22, 2024
Our Middah this week is “Don’t wait to be asked to do something kind.” In this week’s Torah Portion, “Chaye Sarah”, we encounter Rivka at the...Alan's DvarBe Generous, Take Deep Breaths; Be Kind & Honest
October 9, 2024
The first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel carries profound emotional weight; understandably, this was a very difficult week for all of us. As...Alan's DvarAppreciate New Creations and Experiences
September 20, 2024
In this week’s Torah portion, Ki Tavo, the Torah commands us to bring the bikkurim to the Beit HaMikdash. Notice the language: וְלָקַחְתָּ֞ מֵרֵאשִׁ֣ית ׀ כׇּל־פְּרִ֣י הָאֲדָמָ֗ה אֲשֶׁ֨ר תָּבִ֧יא מֵֽאַרְצְךָ֛...Alan's DvarReturn Items to Their Rightful Owner
September 13, 2024
This year, along with Moreh Alan continuing to write the weekly D’var Torah, he will be inviting faculty and staff to contribute as well. This will...Alan's DvarMake an Effort to Act Fairly
September 6, 2024
Three of the most important words in the Torah appear in this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Shoftim. The words are: צֶ֥דֶק צֶ֖דֶק תִּרְדֹּ֑ף – “Justice, justice,...Regular Columns
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