Metzora: A Hole in the Wall
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Metzora: The Blessing of Family Purity
Why does Judaism use the term, "Family Purity"? It's because the entire sanctity of the marriage and the future of the offspring depend on this important mitzvah…
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Vayakhel: Team of Two
Betzalel was intelligent, highly talented and a scion of the best family in Israel; so what does he need a partner like Oholiav for?
Vayakhel: Together, But Separate
There's much talk about gender separation both in the home and in the public domain. Is it necessary? Is it anything more than a needless stringency?
Ki Tisa: Mess of the Masses
The true motivation of the erev rav is to give a free reign to their base urges and appetites; not only that, but to legitimize them with legislation...
Ki Tisa: Visibility Unlimited
The sceptics who doubt our spiritual leaders are correct in one aspect – the considerations that go into their decisions aren't at all based on logic...
Tetzaveh: The Seeing Heart
People often interpret things the wrong way, for although their eyes can see, the heart doesn't properly comprehend what the eyes are seeing...
Tetzaveh: The Royal Garments
Peer and social pressure are like a fiery furnace; how did Hanania, Mishael, and Azaria react when they were sentenced to burn in the fiery furnace?
Terumah: The Secret of Jewish Unity
Why wait until the next war to strengthen Jewish unity? Who needs another war? There is a much better, safer and easier way of bringing about Jewish unity…
Mishpatim: No Time for Questions
King Solomon teaches that the war against the evil inclination is more challenging than any confrontation in the battlefield...
Mishpatim: Peace and Common Sense
People wonder all the time, “How do we possibly overcome the threat of radical Islam and global terror?” The answer is surprisingly simple...
Yitro: The Point System
Everyone understands why adultery is a sin. But what's the big deal about socializing with, talking to, or looking at the opposite sex?
Yitro: The Super-Motivated
One woman wants to lose 50 pounds, another woman wants to fit into a size four, one man wants six-pack abs, but 99% of them never succeed. Why?
Yitro: Emuna and Geula
Why is emuna such a cogent mitzva, capable of invoking outright miracles and salvations that defy nature, logic and even human imagination?
Beshalach: The Power of Silence
Moses commands the Jewish People to be silent, for that way, Hashem will fight their battles for them. Does that principle still apply?
Beshalach: The Look of Love
A young man came to me complaining bitterly that his wife didn't love him or respect him. He asked my advice as to what he should do...
Bo: On the Edge of Oblivion
Hashem created the world with a perfect balance between good and evil to ensure the free choice of each individual; so, why did He strip Pharaoh of his free choice?
Bo: More Than A Good Heart
Many ask, "I have a good heart and am a decent human who tries to help those in need whenever I can. What do I need a bunch of strange rituals for?"