Akiva Calendar
Rabbi Grossman’s Corner
Parashat Vayikra
This week's D'var Torah is brought to us by Deborah Gettes, a consultant for special needs education for the Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education of Greater Philadelphia. Understanding the concept of korbanot gives us concrete ways to live our lives. To the...
Parashat Va-Yakhel-Pekudei – the Blessing of Shabbat
This week’s parshah begins with the first gathering of the nation before Moses since the sin of the golden calf, its repercussions and ultimately, God’s forgiveness. The first thing Moses says to them is: For a period of six days work may be done, but the seventh day...
Parashat Ki Tisa
This week, I'd like to share a D'var Torah from Kveller.com: What my daughter's favourite stuffed animal has to do with the golden calf Shabbat Shalom! Debbie
Parashat Teruma – Medals of Metal
With the start of the Olympics this week, there is a lot of talk about GOLD. Sure, winning silver and bronze is better than no medal at all, but GOLD is the ultimate triumph. In this week’s parashah, Terumah, the Israelites are commanded to donate the materials for...