Author: Rabbi Ed Gelb
D’var Torah: Bereishit – Tefilah and Making a Difference
When we restart the reading of the Torah, we focus on beginnings. In many […]
D’var Torah: Blessings
God asks Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” Cain responds, “Am I my brother’s […]
D’var Torah: The Four Children of Camp Ramah
To borrow a concept from the Passover seder, there are four types of “children” […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Devarim – The Meaning of Life
It is fitting that we start the fifth and final book of the Torah, […]
D’var Torah: Matot-Masei – Why where we start matters
This Friday night I intend to sing one of my favorite songs to start […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Pinchas – Finding Meaning in Prayer
In this week’s parsha, after Moshe is told that he is about to die, […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Balak – Ma Tovu: How Beautiful Are Your Tzrifim!
I’m trying something different with my D’var Torah Friday night in the grove. So […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Hukkat – Elevate Ourselves, Elevate our Community
In simple terms, Jewish traditions aim to help us rise above some of our […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Korach – Aaron’s Selfless Leadership
The well-known story of the rebellion of Korach centers on his belief that Moshe […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Shelach L’cha – Being Careful with the Truth
“I was just being honest” has often been the excuse of a young camper […]