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…
Toldos
See No EvilRashi says that Yitzchak became blind from the smoke of the idolatrous incense of Eisav's wives. Why did the smoke…
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…
Chukas
Moshiach Is a Trigger WordIn the Laws of the Red Heifer, Maimonides adds a few extra words that seem to be out of character.…