50:53

Lech-Lecha

Is Serving G-d Supposed to Make Your Life Better?
The story of Avraham's travels in the Torah reading of Lech Lecha leads to a discussion about whether doing G-d's…

25:01

Mishpatim

Torah and Healing
This week's portion is the source for the idea that we should seek medical treatment when in need of healing.…

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?…

32:14

Nitzavim

A Crazy Deal
The Torah reading of Nitzavim always comes before Rosh Hashanah. How does its opening verse of "all of you are…