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A new covenant with the land By Rabbi Johnny Solomon The phrase Chazak Ve’Ematz – ‘be strong and be determined’ is found twice in Parshat VaYelech. The first is when Moshe summons Yehoshua in front

Bikkurim & The Presence of God By Rabbi Johnny Solomon This Shabbat we read Parshat Ki Tavo which describes the ritual of bringing the Bikkurim to the Kohanim in the Beit Hamikdash. Alongside this, we

Chessed & Derech Eretz (Ki Tetze) By Rabbi Johnny Solomon Among the various stories and laws recorded in Parshat Ki Tetze is a description of how Bnei Yisrael’s treatment by the nations of Amon &

God is on our side (Shoftim) By Rabbi Johnny Solomon Parshat Shoftim informs us that before Jewish soldiers would go out to battle the Kohen (priest) would deliver the following stirring words:  “Hear Israel (Shema

What will happen when I die? (Parshat Re’eh) By Rabbi Johnny Solomon Early on in Parshat Re’eh, Moshe refers to the ceremony which would occur when Bnei Yisrael entered the Land of Israel (see Devarim

Cleave to God (Ekev) By Rabbi Johnny Solomon Twice in Parshat Ekev we are taught about the mitzvah of dveikut – cleaving to God: ‘Revere the Lord your God and worship Him. Cleave to Him

Hearing the flow of the Shema (VaEtchanan) By Rabbi Johnny Solomon According to Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi (Avot 6:2), every single day a heavenly voice (bat kol) emanates from Mount Horeb to stir the Jewish

The Ultimate Book of the Torah (Devarim) By Rabbi Johnny Solomon Among the popular paraphernalia of Torah learners is the table-top ‘shtender’ (book stand/rest) whose purpose is to hold the sefer you are studying at

The following was taken from past Tisha B’Av events with Rabbi Brovender and adapted by Rabbi Johnny Solomon. The Kinnot As we have said elsewhere, Kinnot – though we often think of them as telling the

The following was taken from past Tisha B’Av events with Rabbi Brovender and adapted by Rabbi Johnny Solomon. הֲשִׁיבֵנוּ ה’ אֵלֶיךָ וְנָשׁוּבָה חַדֵּשׁ יָמֵינוּ כְּקֶדֶם Bring us back to You, God, and we shall return; renew

The following was taken from past Tisha B’Av events with Rabbi Brovender and adapted by Rabbi Johnny Solomon. אַרְזֵי הַלְּבָנוֹן אַדִּירֵי הַתּוֹרָה – The Cedars of Lebanon, Masters of the Torah This Kinnah was written by

The following was taken from past Tisha B’Av events with Rabbi Brovender and adapted by Rabbi Johnny Solomon. The significance of Chapter 5 In contrast to the first 4 chapters of Megillat Eichah, the 5th perek

The following was taken from past Tisha B’Av events with Rabbi Brovender and adapted by Rabbi Johnny Solomon. Making use of the Hebrew alphabet There are a few things about Eichah which are interesting, and the first

The following was taken from past Tisha B’Av events with Rabbi Brovender and adapted by Rabbi Johnny Solomon. אֵיכָה יָשְׁבָה בָדָד – How does she sit in solitude?! (Eichah 1:1) Eichah was the question, and the

The Journey of Life By Rabbi Johnny Solomon Earlier this week I heard a Dvar Torah by Rabbi Hagai Londin on Parshat Massei which I’d like to share with you as it conveys a deep

For over 50 years Rabbi Brovender has taught thousands of students from all around the world. This week we introduce you to Aaron Liebman. Aaron has taught or served as an administrator in a number

For over 50 years Rabbi Brovender has taught thousands of students from all around the world. This week we introduce you to Jeffrey Graber, a retired technology specialist and resident of Kemp Mill, Maryland where

For over 50 years Rabbi Brovender has taught thousands of students from all around the world. This week we introduce you to Rabbi Aaron Frank, Upper School Principal at the Ramaz School in Manhattan. Prior

For over 50 years Rabbi Brovender has taught thousands of students from all around the world. This week we introduce you to Rabbi Gideon Sylvester. After making aliyah from London where he was a rabbi

Mazal Tov to Rabbi Alex Harris who recently received semicha from Rabbi Brovender and Rabbi Fink at WebYeshiva.org. In addition to semicha from WebYeshiva Rabbi Harris has a Master’s in Experiential Education and Human Development