Before Hashem asks us to return, He comforts us. That's the order of the seven haftarot of consolation, and it's the heart of Parashat Eikev. This shiur moves from the shiva d'nechemta through the meaning of "eikev," the five parts of Birkat Hamazon, and the lesson of Avraham and Sarah, closing with a story of the Minchat Yitzchak that shows why we never give in to despair.

This week’s parasha, Eikev, reminds us that life’s greatest blessings aren’t always the grand miracles, but the quiet, steady gifts we often overlook. From the broken Luchot preserved in the Aron to the “small” mitzvot that anchor our days, Moshe teaches us to value every fragment, every act, every grain of wheat. Even in times of loss, gratitude and faith can renew us—and the greatest wealth is what we share with others.

Good morning, everyone. I know it’s vacation season in both Europe and the United States, and many of us are on break. But even during...

Parashat Ekev reminds us that even the mitzvot we may consider small or easy—those we "tread on with our heels"—carry tremendous spiritual weight. Moshe Rabbeinu teaches us to keep Hashem’s commandments not with burden, but with joy. What makes these mitzvot so powerful? And why is simcha such a central theme in our avodat Hashem?

As we move closer to the month of Elul and prepare our hearts for Rosh Hashanah, I want to offer a few words of reflection on this week’s...

As Rosh Chodesh Elul approaches, we enter a time of teshuvah, renewal, and deep connection with Hashem. This month calls us to awaken spiritually, focus on small mitzvot with intention, and prepare for Rosh Hashanah. Inspired by my grandmother’s memory and Hashem’s enduring love, may we listen, act with meaning, and merit a sweet, blessed year ahead.