Behar
They Don't Know From Matzo BallsThe mitzvah of the sabbatical year allows the land to rest and replenish itself every seven years. Lest one be…
Behaaloscha
Who Should Light the Menorah?Anyone could light the Menorah in the Temple, even a non-kohen; yet only a kohen could prepare the wicks and…
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…
Bechukosai
Tame Your Inner BeastIn this week's portion of Bechukosai, the Torah promises us: "And I will remove the wild beast from the land."…