Category: Torah Portions
THE VEXED ISSUE OF WHO IS A JEW
Since its founding in 1948, one of Israel’s most contentious problems has been trying to... Read More
A LOADED INTRODUCTION
Parshat Nitzavim begins with Moses introducing a speech: “Atem Nitzavim Hayom Kulchem Lifnei Hashem” --... Read More
BIKKURIM & THE DUTY TO BE JOYFUL
Parshat Ki Tavo begins with the instruction to bring first fruits to Jerusalem, a mitzva... Read More
SHIMON PERES AND THE MISTAKES OF OSLO
The news earlier this week that Shimon Peres had suffered a devastating stroke was greeted... Read More
THE TORAH’S POSITION ON RABBINIC LAW (2)
In the first shiur on this topic, Rabbi Dunner discussed the passage in Shoftim which... Read More
THE TORAH’S POSITION ON RABBINIC LAW (1)
In Shoftim, Moses tells the nation that if they encounter a challenging situation which needs... Read More
FIGHTING THE BDS EVIL
This past week has been eventful, but what really caught my attention was a seemingly... Read More
THE PROHIBITION AGAINST FACTIONALIZATION
There is an interesting directive in Re’eh that forbids self-harming when mourning the passing of... Read More