Articles on the weekly Torah readings, including inspiration and explanations.
Our tradition is rich with gates: Gates of Repentance, Gates of Prayer, Gates of Righteousness, Gates of introspection and reflection.
A slave is not required to take responsibility for his actions, but a free man is required to be accountable for his actions, for those around him, for his future
Being exposed to any kind of behavior has an effect on us.
I find many apt connections between significant modern Jewish historical events and the Torah portions that are read during the week coinciding with their occurrence.
While the role of leadership was exclusively designated for the biblical tribe of Levi, in reality, many of us find ourselves in leadership positions.
There is no more appropriate preparation for Shavuot than profound Torah study.
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.
The more an individual invests in being worthy of his/her role, the better he/she performs his/her role.
Why does the prohibition of worshiping Molech – as severe and horrifying as it may be – appear in the list of prohibitions of forbidden relationships?
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