Naso
Teshuvah Is Not a MitzvahThis week's portion contains the mitzvah to confess one's sins before G-d. As the Rambam writes in his Sefer HaMitzvos,…
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…
Devarim
Should We Demand Moshiach?In this week's portion, Moshe blesses the people "May you be multiplied one thousand-fold and may G-d do for you…
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…