26:14

Vayechi

Does Torah Disturb You?
Before his passing, Yaakov asks his son, Yosef, to bury him in Chevron although he did not do the same…

19:25

Tzav

When "Bad" Is Better Than Good
What does it mean to be truly alive? Based on one understanding of the laws of the thanksgiving offering, the…

38:49

Vayeira

Compassion for the Wicked?
The Shem MiShmuel asks how Avraham could plead for mercy on behalf of the people of Sodom when they were…

32:10

Noach

Storytelling
A piece of essential advice for Jewish parents is hidden in the first Rashi of the Torah portion of Noach.…