This week, Rabbi Lawrence Hirsch delves into the message, "Who is My Neighbour?" as we explore Parashah Va’Etchanan (Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11) and Shabbat Nachamu (Isaiah 40:1-26). We’ll discuss the significance of the Shema, found in this portion, and uncover why Yeshua declared it the most important commandment, alongside the profound teaching to "Love your neighbor as yourself" (Mark 12:30-31).
In the latest episode, Rabbi Lawrence shares a timely message from the Haftarah portion from Isaiah 1:1-27. His message is titled “Shabbat Chazon - The Sabbath of Vision” as we explore one of the most solemn days of mourning in the Jewish calendar, Tisha B’Av. Rabbi Lawrence will answer the question, "Can true Judaism exist without a Temple?”
“'Come now, let us reason together," says the Lord: 'though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.'” (Isaiah 1:18, ESV)
From this week’s parashah Matot-Masei (Tribes-Travels, Numbers 30:2-36:13), Rabbi Lawrence will deliver a message titled, “Idolatry Doesn’t Pay.” Last week, we learned about the very tragic results of immorality and…
Rabbi Lawrence will deliver this message from this week’s Parashah Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1). This parashah commends Pinchas, a righteous and zealous priest who acted to defend God’s holiness. How does…
In this talk given at Eltham Presbyterian Church, Lawrence explores the Jewishness of Jesus (Yeshua), his didactic methods, his power and authority and his call to discipleship. It will help…
Rabbi Lawrence will deliver this message from this week’s Parashah Chukat (Statute), covering Numbers 19:1-22:1. This parashah teaches us many lessons about faith, obedience, leadership trials and failures, and the…
Rabbi Lawrence will share this message on this week’s Parashah Korach. Today we will learn some very important lessons about the consequences of sin and rebellion. But we will also…
