Tzav
When "Bad" Is Better Than GoodWhat does it mean to be truly alive? Based on one understanding of the laws of the thanksgiving offering, the…
Vayigash
Can You Be Nostalgic for the Future?"And to his father [Yosef] sent... from the best of Egypt." Says Rashi: "This is old wine." Why did Yosef…
Noach
Torah Study as Self-CareThe Jewish people have always turned to the words of Torah for comfort and strength. What important lesson does the…
Bamidbar
Can G-d Find You in a Desert?The Torah portion of Bamidbar is always read before Shavuos. What is the connection between this portion whose name means…