From the desk of Rabbi Nissim Lagziel, Mashpia in Oholei Torah: This week, we read parshas Tazria-Metzora which deals primarily with the laws of tzoraas and purification • Full Article

From the desk of Rabbi Nissim Lagziel, Mashpia in Oholei Torah: Our parsha, Shemos, begins a new book of the Torah. At the beginning of the parsha, we are told about the tremendous growth of the Jewish people in Egypt, and about the Egyptians’ fear that the Jews woud overtake them • Full Article

From the desk of Rabbi Nissim Lagziel, Mashpia in Oholei Torah: The central narrative of this week’s parsha, Vayechi, is Yaakov giving blessings to the twelve tribes. Yaakov has his twelve sons gather around his bed and he tells them, “What will happen to you at the end of days.” What message is there in this for us today? • Full Article

From the desk of Rabbi Nissim Lagziel, Mashpia in Oholei Torah: In parshas Vayigash, we will read about the surprising revelation of Yosef to his brothers, a revelation which led to Yaakov’s household descending to Egypt and eventually to the exile of Egypt. So, what can we learn from the missing vav and how is this connected with the Geula? • Full Article

From the desk of Rabbi Nissim Lagziel, Mashpia in Oholei Torah: At the end of parshas Vayeishev, the Torah tells us about the dreams of the wine-steward and baker, and Yosef’s interpretations of the dreams which came true. This week, we will focus on the dream of the wine steward and the spiritual meaning and practical lesson we can learn from it in our avodas Hashem in bringing the Geula • Full Article

From the desk of Rabbi Nissim Lagziel, Mashpia in Oholei Torah: At the beginning of the parsha, Vayeitzei, we read of Yaakov leaving for Charan and about the G-dly revelation he experienced on the way. G-d promises him (28:15), “Behold, I will be with you and will protect you wherever you go, and return you to this land.” A clear promise that everything will be all right and Yaakov would return in peace. Afterward, Yaakov makes a vow and says, “If G-d will be with me and protect me on this path • Full Article