Nitzavim
A Crazy DealThe Torah reading of Nitzavim always comes before Rosh Hashanah. How does its opening verse of "all of you are…
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…
Shemini
When to Expect MoshiachWhen should we expect Moshiach to arrive? What should be the basis of our faith in his arrival? An answer…
Vayakhel
The Purpose of a FireThis week's Torah portion contains the prohibition against kindling a fire on Shabbos. What does this teach us about the…