Parasha Insights - Chabad of Great Neck

OUR ROOTS RUN DEEPER THAN THE STORM

Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 2:25 PM

1. The Insured Cantor

A cantor proudly announces after a performance that his voice is insured with Lloyd’s of London for one million dollars. A voice from the back calls out: “So what did you do with the money?”

2. The Hebrew School Talent Show

A young girl plays Hava Nagila at a Hebrew school talent show. An elderly grandmother notices a man wiping away tears. “Isn’t it beautiful? Our young people are carrying on our Jewish tradition!” “I’m not Jewish,” he replies. “Then why are you crying?” “I’m a musician…”

3. Noah and the Bureaucracy

G-d tells Noah to build an Ark before the Flood. A year later, the waters are rising, but Noa… Read More »

UNITY WITHOUT UNIFORMITY

Friday, October 9, 2026 - 9:41 AM

Genesis presents two seemingly contradictory accounts of Adam and Eve’s creation. But the Torah does not repeat itself needlessly. Each account reveals a different dimension of human relationships.

1. Two Different Accounts

The first account states:

“G-d created Man in His own image… male and female He created them.” (Genesis 1:27)

The verse shifts from singular to plural. Were they created as one or as two?

The second account describes G-d creating Eve from Adam’s side (Genesis 2:21–22). Here, Adam exists first, alone, and Eve comes later.

Why does the Torah tell us both stories?

2. The Limits of What We See

Consider the fishermen who claimed there were no fish smaller than ten inches in… Read More »

WHEN WORDS ARE NOT ENOUGH OPEN MIRACLE IN THE SKY

Friday, October 2, 2026 - 9:42 AM

Sol calls the rabbi.

“Rabbi, I’m preparing for the end. I’m looking for the right rabbi to officiate at my funeral and deliver my eulogy. So I’m shopping around. Of course, it all depends on the price.”

Sol was wealthy, stingy, and tough.

“Rabbi, how much would you charge to give my eulogy?”

The rabbi says, “It depends on what you want. For $10,000, you get the deluxe package: a beautiful eulogy—and I cry.”

“$10,000?! That’s too much!”

“For $5,000, you get the standard package. I give a beautiful eulogy, say wonderful things about you—but no tears.”

“Rabbi, that’s still too expensive. What can I get for $500?&rd… Read More »