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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...

Behar – Word Power The Torah contains numerous laws concerning appropriate speech. Many verses and texts discuss the laws of Lashon Hara...

Overcoming challenges In the latter part of Parshas Emor, a sorrowful narrative unfolds regarding a man who blasphemes God and faces...

Love of Self leads to Love of others One of the most frequently cited verses in the Torah appears in Parshas Kedoshim, which states,...

The Parshiyos of Tazria and Metzorah provide a comprehensive overview of the laws and principles governing individuals who have...

You Are What You Think In Parshas Shemini, the Torah outlines the various animals, birds, and fish that are allowed or prohibited for...

THoughts Drive Actions In Parshas Tzav, the Torah addresses the prohibition of "Pigul." It states, "If any of the flesh of his peace...

The Book of Vayikra, referred to as Leviticus, begins with the expression Vayikra el Moshe, which means “(and) He [G-d] called to Moshe”....

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines integrity as a steadfast commitment to moral principles. Integrity encompasses two primary...

Inside and Out Parshas Vayakhel recounts Moshe conveying Hashem's command to the Bnei Yisrael to construct the Mishkan. Betzalel, Moshe’s...

The Crossroad   Who is In Control? Shushan Purim coincides with this Shabbos, on which we read Parshas Ki Sisa. This presents an...

In Parshas Titzaveh, Moshe is given divine guidance regarding the design of the Bigdei Kehuna, the priestly garments designated for Ahron...