Acharei Mos
The Kohen's Clothes and Radical Self-TransformationThe Kohen Gadol's special clothing on Yom Kippur was never used again, even on a future Yom Kippur. What does…
Va'eschanan
Mind Control, Heart ControlThe Torah describes the mitzvah of the arm Tefilin as an action ("you shall bind them... on your arm") whereas…
Va'eschanan
Comfort, ComfortThis week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…
Vayigash
A Father's Parting WordsJust before they were separated for twenty-two years, Yaakov shared a final message with his son Yosef. How did these…