Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair

Me and My Shadow – Parshat Nasso

A nazir was a man or a woman who adopted voluntary restrictions to elevate themselves. The nazirut was a kind of therapy to remove excesses, indulgence and self-centeredness. If this procedure was successful, the nazir was able to see himself exactly the way someone else would see him, without any of the ego’s self-serving bribery.

A First Class Ticket

There is no privilege without responsibilty. Being Jewish is a privilege - but it is also a responsibility.

Becoming the Desert – Bamidbar

No one will ever again be as humble as Moshe. But theoretically, if someone could make himself as humble as Moshe, he would be able to receive the Torah in its entirety, just like Moshe.

Counting Up to One (Jewish Understanding)

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Something to Be Proud Of? – Parshat Behar

We live in a world where relationships that the Torah calls 'to’eva' – abomination - are now taught in classrooms as normal and even desirable. How can we - as individuals - bring light into this darkness and confusion?

Beating Ayin Hora – The Evil Eye

The Evil Eye is no "old wives' tale." The Torah and the Sages are replete with references to its destructive power. But there is a sure way to escape it...

How to Become Like Rabbi Akiva (Jewish Philosophy)

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Changing to Stay the Same – Parsht Acharei Mot/Kedoshim

A Jew is not allowed to dress like a non-Jew. But what is Jewish attire?

Is This the End of Zionism (Jewish Understanding)

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Sticks and Stones – Parshat Tazria/Metzora

The old children's rhyme isn't true. Words can destroy just as effectively as sticks and stones.

On Being Bald – Parshat Shemini

The Torah is always sensitive to a person's feelings, but it never compromises the truth.

Live in Concert!! – The Ohrchestra

Live In Concert!! - The OHRchestra - 8:30PM Sunday night Chol HaMoed 9th April. Ezras Noshim. Free entry. Special guests.

Only Feel This Way – The Ohrchestra

Sometimes we feel very far from Hashem. I wrote this song to encourage all of us who've been there. The OHRchestra is Rabbi Emanuel Carpino, drums and vocals; Yisroel Meir Charloff, bass and vocals; and myself - vocal and guitar. With guests, Assaf Hernandez, guitars, vocals, synths, and vocals; Dovid Eliahu Rabinowitz, guitars and keyboards, and Rabbi Avremi Rabin, vocals.

Pesach – The Sentinel

Every Pesach, we see ourselves as though we are leaving Egypt once again. How can we relate to this idea in the modern world in which we live?

Cover Up – Parshat Tzav

What was special about the korban olah - the elevation or burnt offering - that it required special care and alacrity?

What a Wonderful World – Vayikra

Show someone how beautiful the world is and you will lift their eyes to G-d.

Bringing Out the Best in Others

Criticism is the worst way to get people to improve. Here's a guaranteed recipe for success.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Passover Seder (Jewish Holidays – Pesach)

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A World of Kindness Parshat Pikudei

Wouldn't it be great if everybody was the same? People wouldn't argue with each other. Everyone would agree on everything. There'd be world peace in a flash. Wouldn't that be great? Why then did God create us so different?

Egypt Now (Jewish Understanding)

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Alef Beis Of Creation – Ki Tissa

God created the Universe with the letters of the Aleph Beit. The Mishkan, the Tent of Meeting was a microcosm of the Universe and thus if you had eyes to see all it contained were infinite permutations of the Hebrew alphabet.

Throw Away Your Mask! It’s PURIM!

The Purim tradition is to wear masks. But it was Esther's decision to 'un-mask' herself that saved the Jewish People.

The Power of Forgiveness

A childless couple finds out why Hashem is withholding from them the blessing of children.

The Giving Heart – Parshat Teruma

It's axiomatic that G-d is perfect in every way and therefore lacks nothing. If so, how can the Torah command the Jewish People to 'give' Him a gift?

How To Be A Zionist (Jewish Understanding)

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Are You a Player or a Supporter? – Parshat Mishpatim

There are two ways to go through life - as a player, or as a supporter. Which are you?

Hail to the Chief – Parshat Yitro

You shall not have other gods before Me." Why did the Torah add the two words 'before Me?' Why didn't it just say, "You shall not have other gods?

Judaism Is All About… Pleasure (Jewish Understanding)

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Higher Than the Angels – Parshat Beshalach

The word for an angel in Hebrew is the same as for a wild beast - "chaya." What is the connection between the two?

Hidden Miracles Part 2 (Jewish Understanding)

To Have a Revelation of "The Light of Torah," a Person Must Reach the Level of Seeing Everything in His Life as Miraculous.