Rabbi Chaim's Guide to the Shabbat Galaxy

(for Jews, non-Jews and soon-to-be-Jews)

Introduction to Torah Study and Crafting a D'var Torah

Where do I start? Why does everyone else know more about Torah study than I do?   Why are there so many different translations of the Torah and how do I know which one is right for me?  What is a d'var torah?  What happens when the rabbi isn't there? Did you just ask  me to give a d'var Torah?