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