One of the exciting aspects of Talmud study is the range of ideas presented, and the openness to…
Brachot 31: Where to Pray
The Talmud spends a good deal of time discussing the proper frame of mind for prayer. In a rather…
Brachot 27: Too Close for Comfort?
The Gemara, in discussing the propriety of making an “early Shabbat”, records that Rav…
Dead Foundation Money
Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney recently called on Canadian corporations to start spending the…
Ki-Teze: On the Road
Until modern times, travel was viewed as something best avoided. It was slow, uncomfortable, and…
Shoftim: Ignoring Justice
This week's d'var Torah is dedicated in honour of the upcoming wedding of Estie Roz and…
Re'eh: Man and Man
This week's d'var Torah is dedicated in honour of the upcoming wedding of Galit Sone and Adam…
Welcome Home, Journey Through Jewish History: Central Europe travelers!
We are happy to welcome home the travelers from the Journey Through Jewish History: Central Europe…
Eikev: The Sweat of Your Brow
Raising an independent nation is no easy task. The generation that left Egypt was (understandably)…
VaEtchanan: Easy Money
One of the fundamental beliefs of Judaism is that of reward and punishment. Keep the mitzvoth and…
Daf Yomi Thoughts: Going for Gold
"Mei’emati korin et hashema b’arvit, from what time may one begin reciting the…
Going Out of Business
In the past few months three long time Jewish establishments, who combined have served the…
Dr. Bryna Levy to Speak Again!
We are delighted to report that Dr. Bryna Levy will be delivering part two of her "Leadership and…
Tisha B'Av: Courage of Convictions
“Do not be afraid of [any] man”. Parshat Devarim, which is always read on the Shabbat before Tisha…
Living a New Vision: The Genish Family’s Journey From Gush Katif to a New Life at Or Chaim Tonight!
Tonight, at Yeshivat Or Chaim, 159 Almore Ave., Toronto, Lt. Col. Zuri Genish will speak about his…
Mattot-Massei: A Sojourn in Germany
“And these are the travels of the children of Israel”. We know little of many of the places the…
Pinchas: Standing Up For What's Right
The d'var Torah this week is dedicated in honour of the participants on the inspiring Journey…