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Parshas Lech Lecha begins with Hashem telling Avraham to leave Charan and travel to the Land of Canaan. Upon his arrival he is faced with a famine and heads down to Egypt. When the famine ends Avraham, his wife Sarai and nephew Lot return to Canaan. Following their return to Canaan from Mitzrayim in the wake of the famine, the Torah recounts that Avraham and his nephew Lot had become very wealthy, yet there was not enough pasture available for both of their flocks. Lot permit

Parshas Noach opens with the introduction of Noach, a remarkably righteous figure who is 500 years old. Hashem instructs him to construct a Taiva, or ark, due to the rampant corruption in the world, prompting Hashem to bring forth a flood that will obliterate all its inhabitants. This ark was intended to house all species of animals, along with Noach, his family, and provisions sufficient for an entire year, as they endured the flood. Noach, in compliance with Hashem's orders

Parshas Bereishis outlines the creation of the world by Hashem. In the first five days, Hashem lays the groundwork for His most remarkable creation. On the sixth day, once all else has been created, Hashem creates man. Chazal likens this process to a banquet being arranged for a distinguished guest. The hall is elegantly decorated, the food is prepared, and the tables are set. The other attendees arrive, and ultimately, when everything is ready, the esteemed guest makes his e

This week's Parsha, Parshas Vayeilech, recounts the final words of Moshe Rabbeinu on the last day of his life. It opens with the phrase,...

Rashi quotes the Midrash Tanchuma on the first verse of Parshas Nitzavim: Why is the section beginning with the words, "You are standing...

Parshas Ki Savo details the blessings and curses articulated on Mount Gerizim and Mount Eval during the Jewish nation's entry into the...

In Parshas Ki Seitzei, the Torah cautions the Jewish people that individuals from the nations of Ammon and Moav are forever barred from...

In Parshas Shoftim, the Torah cautions us about the dangers associated with accepting bribes. The Passuk states, "and you shall not take...

In Parshas Re’eh, the Torah instructs the Jewish People about the consequences for an individual who attempts to lead others to idol...

In Parshas Eikev, the passuk states, ‘You shall remember all the way which Hashem your God has led you…’ The Torah calls upon the Jewish...

Parshas Devarim opens with Moshe's reprimand and censure of the Jewish People for their sins in the Desert. He recounts their actions...

In Parshas Matos (32,16), the tribes of Reuven and Gad come to Moshe with a request to settle in Trans-Jordan. They explain to Moshe...

Parshas Pinchas begins with Hashem revealing to Moshe that He is granting Pinchas the eternal reward of peace for his zealous act of...

Pashas Balak recounts the tale of Bilaam, a non-Jewish prophet who is commissioned by Balak, the King of Moav, to curse the Jewish...

Parshas Chukas opens with the laws about the Parah Aduma, the Red Heifer. This commandment serves as a quintessential illustration of a...

Korach challenges Moshe's leadership and Divine appointment. Korach felt aggrieved by Moshe, reasoning that their grandfather, Kehas, had...

How you are seen When the spies return from scouting out the land of Canaan, they report to Moshe and the nation all that they saw. They...

In Parshas Behaalosecha, the Torah articulates the laws of Pesach Sheini. In the year following the exodus from Egypt, Hashem commands...

In Parshas Nasso, the Torah outlines the laws governing a Sotah. This refers to a woman whose husband has cautioned her against secluding...

The Sefer of Bamidbar is known by Chazal as Sefer Hapikudim. In English, it is referred to as the Book of Numbers, rather than the Book...