This Torah portion focuses more on mortality than any other. It is sadly an appropriate reading for this week, especially in ...

This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Chukat, begins with the ultimate divine mystery—the laws of the red heifer, a ritual ...

1. This week’s Torah portion is Ki Teitzei. This is the sixth Torah portion in the book of Deuteronomy. It is a continuation of Moshe Rabbeinu’s farewell address to the nation, but is also his ...

Last week’s Torah portion tells the story of Korach’s rebellion against Moses and Aaron. At its core, Korach’s argument was cloaked in spiritual rhetoric: “All of the nation is holy; ...

Like the Israelites, we can be paralyzed by fear, rather than boldly marching forward toward new possibilities.

In this week’s Torah portion, we are told of Korach, who found himself part of a peaceful and harmonious society. Everyone had a role, clearly defined and constructive.

For synagogue goers these weeks, the Israelites cut a rather unfavorable impression, whining in parshah after parshah about ...

In Parshat Hukat, the Israelites journey through the wilderness of Zin, encamp at Kadesh, skirt Edom via the Sea of Reeds, ...

Parshat Shemini: Leviticus 9:1-11:47; II Samuel 6:1-7:17. Parshat Shemini, the Torah portion following Passover, marks a pivotal moment: Moses and Aaron offer the first communal sacrifice on ...