47:27

Shlach

Life is Like a Grape
Why do we have to know that the mission of the Spies took place "in the days of the ripening…

26:15

Terumah

The Effects of Giving
Why is this name of this portion "Terumah" (lit. "donation") when the main point of the portion is what the…

15:15

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…

20:05

Vayakhel

The Purpose of a Fire
This week's Torah portion contains the prohibition against kindling a fire on Shabbos. What does this teach us about the…