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Rabbi Yonason Johnson

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Faith and belief in the Jewish People

A lesson from Moshe's lapse.

Faith and belief in the Jewish People

Is it blessed to be like a fish?

We specifically bless our children to be like Ephraim and Menashe and we bless them with the words of Hamalach Hagoel Oti, that they too be like fish.

Is it blessed to be like a fish?

Perceived reality and the true reality - Bitachon is the key

“Hashem Yisbarach always loves me and everything will always only be good for me… more good and even more good.”

Perceived reality and the true reality - Bitachon is the key

The darkness of Yavan lives on for us to overcome with light

Like the Hashmoneans, we have to stand steadfast against the ideology of Yavan as seen in the UN, ICC and academia. With courage, conviction and Jewish pride, we must expose the darkness for what it is.

The darkness of Yavan lives on for us to overcome with light

Toldot:

A lesson from Yitzchak’s love for his rebellious son

Loving each child unconditionally is a basic tenet of parenthood.

A lesson from Yitzchak’s love for his rebellious son

A symbol of unity, harmony and inclusivity

The rainbow is a symbol of love and unity. Just as the diversity of colour is what gives the rainbow its beauty, so it is with our diversity as a people.

A symbol of unity, harmony and inclusivity

Shemini Atzeret

One year on -- the lesson of the Day of Unity

As Jews, we don't commemorate events based on the date in the secular calendar. Birthdays and Yartzheits, significant events and Festivals, both joyous and sad, are observed according to the Jewish date.

One year on -- the lesson of the Day of Unity

No leader is perfect, But the alternative is far worse

When the Torah forbids our "cursing the leader of the nation" it does not mean they are perfect. it means that we have to let the government function even if we disagree with it.

No leader is perfect, But the alternative is far worse

Re'eh:

Yearning for the Temple Mount and searching for it

Parshas Re’eh is the Shabbos that blesses the month of Elul. The sublime revelation of the Yomim Noraim is like being in the presence of Hashem in the Beis Hamikdash.

Yearning for the Temple Mount and searching for it

Matot-Masei:

United - east and west of the river

Menashe did not ask to settle on the eastern bank, why were they included in those who settled there? And why only half the tribe?

United - east and west of the river

Pinchas: When the only path to peace is through the spear

Pinchas understood that fighting to eradicate evil is the only path to real and lasting peace and security.

Pinchas: When the only path to peace is through the spear

A timely message for Shavuos 5784

Celebrating the rescue of our hostages showed the wondrous unity of our people proclaiming the Oneness of Hashem who we thanked.

A timely message for Shavuos 5784

Esau and the "kiss" of antisemitism

Rashbi tells us that the hatred of Esav to Yaakov is a Halakha, so don't try to figure out why, don't try to appease, just be a proud Jew.

Esau and the "kiss" of antisemitism

How to respond to today's Lavan

Responding to our enemies and 'world opinion' - a timely insight from the parasha.

How to respond to today's Lavan

One day the world will thank us for fighting evil

Lessons from Parshas Lech Lecha in how to respond to the Hamas massacre of our people.

One day the world will thank us for fighting evil