Ha'azinu: Diversity of Israel
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
A greater potential for internal strife.
Nitzavim: Israel Returns to G-d
by Yehuda HaKohen
The ancient Messianic drive.
Ki Savo: First of All Things
by Daniel Pinner
Rejoicing in God's sovereignty.
Ki Seitzei: Miriam's Punishment
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
We are reminded of Moses' unique prophecy.
Shoftim: A Fearless Judge
by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin
The most important criteria for a judge.
Re'eh: Feedback From the Prophets
by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Prophets offer the people constructive feedback.
Eikev: People and Peoplehood
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Assimilating Jewish identity and assimilating out.
Va'etchanan: What is Prayer?
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
Prayer effects a change in us.
Devarim: Speaking and Doing
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
We need to be judicious.
Mattos-Masei: An Anchored Journey
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
The message of the double Torah portion.
Pinchas: A Living Heritage
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
Lessons from the International Dateline.
Balak: Dunno' Much About History
by Dr. Aryeh Hirsch
A primer on Jewish history in this week's parsha.
Chukas: The Book of God's Wars
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
The conflict between Torah and foreign cultures.
Korach: Blessed is the Daughter
by Yehuda HaKohen
On the wisdom and determination of Jewish women.
Shelach: Believing is Seeing
by Rabbi S. Weiss
Developing 20/20 spiritual sight.
Beha'aloscha: Nearly 'High Nun'
by Rabbi S. Weiss
Bnei Yisrael stood at a great crossroads.
Shavuot: Making a Choice
by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Ruth provides a model.
Bamidbar: Becoming a Hero
by Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Achieving greatness requires time apart.
Behar-Bechukosai: On the Path
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
We are all confronted with heights to try to reach.
Emor: Fight Them With Love
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
How sin highlights our strengths.
Acharei-Kedoshim: Holiness
by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin
Why the focus on sexuality?
Tazria-Metzora: True Jewish Idealism
by Yehuda HaKohen
Israel must return to a healthy Torah of idealism.
Shemini: Taking Action
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
All actions should be weighed on God's scales.
Tzav: Clean Up After Yourself
by Pearl Borow
Detailed instructions for the cohen to keep tidy.
Vayikra: Awareness
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
A fascinating doctrine and a missing word.
HaChodesh: Being God's Partner
by Daniel Pinner
'This month is yours to determine....'
Vayakhel-Pekudei: A Holy Conduit
by Shira Smiles
Getting our inner Mishkan ready to receive.
Ki Sisa: What the World Will Say
by Tova Rhein
Moshe's argument before G-d on behalf of Israel.
Zachor: It's Not Just Villains
by Rabbi S. Weiss
A brave fighter against the evil of terrorism.
Tetzaveh: A Perfect Fit
by Levi Chazen
The High Priest's garments were unlike any other.
Terumah: The Rule of Torah
by Rabbi Jonathan Blass
The return of the Torah to its natural place.
Mishpatim: The Baby’s World
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
Serving G-d simply because we must.
Yisro: On the Ten Commandments
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
There are two subjects here - God and Man.
Beshalach: The Exodus and Song
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Celebrating Shabbat Shirah.
Bo: The Miracle of Nature
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
The spiritual significance of two calendars.
Va'eira: Leaders and Forefathers
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Our ancestors, old and new.
Shemos: The Fear of G-d
by Yehuda HaKohen
The most ancient of Hebrew traditions.
Vayechi: Israel's Bounty
by Carmi Horowitz
Is "halav udevash" really "milk and honey"?
Vayigash: Between Respect & Fear
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
On Joseph, Judah and Jacob.
Mikeitz: Evolution or Revolution?
by Rabbi S. Weiss
Redemption, in the flash of an eye.
Vayeishev: Changing the World
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
A simple action has far-reaching effects.
Vayishlach: Living in Israel
by Sharona Margolin Halickman
“Secular Israeli” is really an oxymoron.
Vayeitzei: Money, Women and Faith
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Idealism, respect and a holy loss of faith.
Toldos: Tents and Fields
by Rabbi Dr Raymond Apple
Which Adam am I?
Chayei Sarah: Faith & Suffering
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
Does faith leave room for grief?
Vayeira: Sarah Understood
by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Riskin
Your essence lies in the Land of Israel.
Lech Lecha: Coming Home
by David Magence
Your essence lies in the Land of Israel.
Noach: Seeds of Light
by Rabbi Lazer Gurkow
The moment growth begins.
Bereishis: Titans, Men of Renown
by Rabbi Chanan Morrison
They brought about the world's moral collapse.
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