15:39

Yisro

Wash Your Own Clothes
Why does it say that the Jewish people were doing their laundry before the revelation at Sinai? And what does…

35:30

Masei

Smashing the Modern Day Idols
In this week's Haftarah, the prophet Yirmiyahu rebukes his people: "They say to the wood, 'You are my father,' and…

27:37

Korach

Are You the Kohen Gadol?
Why did 250 followers of Korach accept a challenge that they knew would lead to their deaths? And why did…

16:05

Va'eschanan

Comfort, Comfort
This week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…