16:22

Balak

How to Be Moshiach
On the verse from Bilaam's prophecy "a ruler will come forth from Jacob," Rashi explains, "this is Moshiach who will…

33:27

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…

18:24

Re'eh

How Was Hashem Allowed to Destroy the Temple?
This week's parsha contains the prohibition against destroying even one stone of the Bais Hamikdash. How then, according to His…

30:44

Re'eh

Blessing or Curse?
Is everything G-d does really for the good? If so, are we meant to always feel that way? Two classic…