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Ki Tisa: The Golden Calf
One of the most disturbing incidents in the Torah is the sin of the Golden Calf. The generation that witnessed the Revelation of God’s...
Tetzaveh: Seek the Truth
When I entered a baal teshuvah Yeshiva twenty-eight years ago my clarion cry was “Clarity or Death!”
Yitro: Preparation for Matan Torah
Any worthwhile endeavor in life requires preparation. When I was a Boy Scout, I learned the Scout’s Motto: “Be prepared.” Before embarking on a camping trip...
Bo: The Four Sons
God gave us 613 beautiful and uplifting mitzvot. We are permitted, and even encouraged, to discover inspiring and meaningful "reasons" for them...
Va’etchanan: Tangible Emuna
We should never be ashamed of asking Hashem for even the simplest material requests, especially if we need them for a mitzvah...
Mikeitz: Faith and Trust
“It happened at the end of two years to the day: Pharaoh was dreaming that behold! – he was standing over the river”...
Ekev: Love of God
Everyone has his special moments of connecting to the beauty of nature, whether it is while contemplating a waterfall or...
Vayishlach: The Roman Parade
This parade through the streets of Rome exemplifies the contest for the identity of the chosen people and thereby the definition...
Re’eh: You Never Lose From a Mitzva
Someone may think: “Okay, so I’ll start a new business. I’ll avoid horticulture and turn to financial instruments to make a living...
Evil Reports..and Gossip – Vayeishev
One of the most perplexing events recorded in the Torah is the near killing of Yosef (Joseph) and his sale into slavery...
Shoftim: No Bribery!
Not being attuned to religious issues at the time, I didn’t give much thought to the point my biology professor was trying...
Shemot: What Does it Take to be a Leader?
What does it take to be a leader? CEO's might earn millions of dollars, but it doesn't mean that they are true leaders...
Shmini: The Eternal Soul
If we have solid emunah in God, we realize that death is really the bridge to a better world. Our weeping over the loss of...
Ki Teitzei: God Helps
Hashem is ready and willing to help us remove the load that weighs us down. If we fall, He will help us get back up again!
Va’eira: Take It Into Your Heart
We all want to live with what we know is true. But when push comes to shove, our behavior is often shaped by our emotions.
Emor: Something Really New
Counting the Omer also involves an aspect of purity. While counting the Omer, we should ask ourselves, what is the ultimate good...