Parshat Tazria
Dear STOCS Friend, With the passing of the highly anticipated 2024 eclipse, we find ourselves reflecting on the profound moments it...
Parshat Shemini
Dear STOCS Friend: Discussing the subject of silence is golden, Rabbi Beryl Wein writes: “We are besieged by chatter on all sides of our...
Parshat Tsav
Dear STOCS Friend; This Shabbas we will mark a very special moment in the history of Shaarei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse. ...
Parshat Vayikra
Dear STOCS Friend: We begin the third book of the Torah, Vayikra, this Shabbas. Realistically, Jews know less about this book than the...
Parshat Pekudei
Dear STOCS Friend: The building of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) has always been difficult for me to visualize. When I look at an...
Parshat Vayakhel
Dear STOCS Friend: Imagine the following scenario: The president of the shul stands up to make the annual Kol Nidrei Appeal. Upon the...
Parshat Ki Tisa
Dear STOCS Friend: Parashat Ki Tisa discusses a mixture of different spices that make up a special incense known as Ketores. The Ketores...
Parshat Terumah
Dear STOCS Friend: Parshat Terumah introduces us to Hashem’s “desire” to dwell amongst us on earth. The Jewish people are excited to hear...
Parshat Mishpatim
Dear STOCS Friend: Parshat Mishapteem brings to the fore various laws governing the ethical behavior of the Jew. It also informs us of...
Parshat Yitro
Dear STOCS Friend: More than ever achdut (unity) is requisite for Klal Yisroel. Yisrael Mangel in Cincinnati.com writes: "The best of...