Korach
Are You a Levi?After Korach's failed rebellion against the High Priesthood, the Torah delineates the division of labor between kohahim and levi'im. The…
Vayelech
Hidden JoyWhat does the Torah portion of Vayeilech reveal about the hidden joy within Shabbos Shuvah? Based on Sefer HaSichos 5749…
Va'eschanan
Comfort, ComfortThis week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…
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…