Parsha
Parashat Vayera: What a vote cannot decide
God gifted us with traits that distinguish us from the rest of creation: self-awareness, complex emotions, cognitive speech, creativity, imagination, dreams, and political instincts.
Parashat Vayera: Bridging heaven and earth
Beyond the Headlines: Dedicating Torah study and why no good deed is done alone - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: Have you heard Elkana Levi’s speech? - opinion
Parashat Vayeira: Order of priorities
No spiritual experience, no matter how lofty, takes precedence over simple acts of kindness, such as welcoming guests, visiting the sick.
At Madison Square Garden, an Ishay Ribo concert becomes a moment of Jewish awakening
Ishay Ribo’s concert at Madison Square Garden brought together thousands of Jews in a powerful expression of unity and spirituality amid recent grief and loss.
The IDF reflects Israeli society: Ethical through and through - opinion
Ancient Torah laws of war resonate in modern Israel, linking ethical society to military strength.
Conquering the mind: Turning fear into faith
A nation in turmoil: We must set aside self-interest and come together - opinion
The average reader is confronted with a vivid picture of a chaotic, divided, and divisive nation that is united only in its opposition to the leader.
Parashat Bechukotai: Why work hard?
There is no more appropriate preparation for Shavuot than profound Torah study.
Parashat Behar: Who is the servant and who is the master?
The produce grown in shmita year is considered holy, and all agricultural activity – including plowing, planting, pruning, and harvesting – is forbidden. It is designated for consumption only.
Parsha Emor: Being worthy of one’s role
The more an individual invests in being worthy of his/her role, the better he/she performs his/her role.
Parashat Kedoshim: A society that worships wisdom and understanding is a holy one
This weeks Parasha teaches us that Judaism’s attitude toward the elderly is one of respect and understanding.
Vezot habracha: The blessing of the Torah
The parsha opens with: “This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites farewell before he died” (Deut. 33:1).
