July 3, 2025

Linking Northern and Central NJ, Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester and CT

Linking Northern and Central NJ, Bronx, Manhattan, Westchester and CT

Rabbi Neil N. Winkler

Articles by Rabbi Neil N. Winkler

Same Story, Different Message

Parashat Bo The two prophets, Yirmiyahu and Yechezkel, were contemporaries of each other, active before and after the destruction of Bayit Rishon, the First Temple.

The Process of Geulah

Parshat Vaera The navi Yechezkel, whose prophecy makes up our haftarah this week, served the Jewish community in Bavel both before and after the destruction

Kingship or Dynasty?

Parshat Vayechi The 12 pesukim from Sefer Melachim I that make up this week’s haftarah contain within them much to ponder and much from which

Forging the Future Through Unity

Parshat Vayigash This week’s parsha of Vayigash marks the climax of the Yosef story. The saga that monopolized our attention with its various twists and

Kohanim vs. Kohanim

Parashat Miketz-Rosh Chodesh-Chanukah On this Shabbat we are granted the unique opportunity to read from three separate sifrei Torah as we mark Shabbat, Rosh Chodesh

Insensitivity=Idolatry?

Parshat Vayeishev The navi Amos, a simple herdsman sent by Hashem to deliver words of condemnation to the northern kingdom of Yisrael, begins his address

Reunion but Not Repair

Parshat Vayishlach The 21 pesukim that make up our haftarah this week make up the entire Sefer Ovadya as well, a book found in Trei

Remembering to Be Grateful

Parshat Vayeitzei The parsha of Vayeitzei is replete with significant events and with messages for future generations. Jacob’s dream of the ladder extending from earth

For God and for Man

Parshat Toldot The navi Malachi, whose words echo in today’s haftarah, served the Jewish nation during the time of Bayit Shani and actually was the

Where Greatness Truly Lies

Parshat Chayei Sarah The bulk of this morning’s haftarah focuses upon the rebellion of King David’s fourth son, Adoniya. Although the rebellion did not include

Two Personalities, Two Missions

Parshat Vayera This week’s haftarah selection, taken from Sefer Melachim Bet, shares with us two stories of the miraculous deeds of the navi Elisha. As