Parshas Chukas 5777
Absent-Mindedness in Emunah In Parshas Chukas, we learn that Moshe committed a sin that caused Hashem to deny him entry into Eretz Yisrael. This occurred […]
Parshas Korach 5777
Hashem’s Revelation at the Time of Korach In Parshas Korach, we learn of a rebellion waged by Korach and others against Moshe Rabbeinu. After Moshe […]
Parshas Sh’lach 5777
The Life-Force of Eretz Yisrael In Parshas Sh’lach, the Meraglim (spies) are sent to scout out Eretz Yisrael. They return with an alarming report that […]
Parshas Behaaloscha 5777
No Food for Tomorrow – Blessing or Curse? In this week’s parsha, Klal Yisrael complained about the manna, the miraculous “bread from heaven” that appeared […]
Parshas Nasso 5777
Our Perception of Sin Parshas Nasso teaches the laws of the sotah (the punishment for an unfaithful wife), which are followed by the laws of […]
Parshas Bamidbar 5777
Does the Torah Determine Our Lifestyle? Sefer Bamidbar begins by relating that Hashem spoke to Moshe in Midbar Sinai [the Sinai Desert]. The Medrash (Bamidbar […]
Parshas Behar-Bechukosai 5777
How to make Torah your desire Parshas Bechukosai begins with Hashem’s promise to the Jewish Nation that if we go in His statutes, we will […]
Parshas Emor 5777
Daily Opportunities for Kiddush Hashem In Parshas Emor, we are commanded to sanctify Hashem’s Name (Vayikra 22:32) — the mitzvah of “kiddush Hashem,” meaning giving […]
Parshas Acharei Mos – Kedoshim 5777
Understanding the Se’ir L’Azazel In Acharei Mos we learn about the service done on Yom Kippur by the kohen gadol. Among the tasks of the […]
Parshas Tazria 5777
Living It Up In This World In Tazria-Metzora, we learn the laws of negaim (roughly translated as a spiritual form of leprosy), which Chazal teach […]