Category: Torah Portions
THE SECRET ABOUT TEACHERS WHO INSPIRE
Most of us have heard the quote from writer William Arthur Ward: “The mediocre teacher... Read More
THE DAUGHTERS OF TZELOFCHAD
One of the most curious episodes in the Torah is the appearance of the daughters... Read More
THE MYSTERIOUS INCLUSION OF BALAAM’S WORDS IN OUR PRAYERS
Upon entering the synagogue each morning for prayers we intone the words first uttered by... Read More
BEING NICE TO THE BAD GUYS IS WORTH A TRY
This week we witnessed momentous and unprecedented scenes in Singapore, as the president of the... Read More
FOR THE SAKE OF HEAVEN
The Mishna in Avot (5,17) defines the conflict of Korach as not being "for the... Read More
BEWARE OF GOD-BELIEVING HERESY
Earlier this week thousands of Satmar Hasidim gathered at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island,... Read More
GOOD OR EVIL? MAKE UP YOUR MIND
The tragic story of the spies dominates Parshat Shlach. Twelve Israelite princes were dispatched to... Read More
THE DANGER OF HUBRIS
This Tuesday morning we only had nine men for shacharit -- until a few moments... Read More