Why Didn’t Moshe Perform the First Plagues? The time had come for the Egyptians to be held accountable for the suffering they had inflicted upon the Jewish people. God decreed […]
Weekly Torah Portion
Delve into the powerful narratives of Shemot with reflections and commentary on each parsha. Thought-provoking Torah insights for every learner.
After many years of oppression and crushing labor, the long-awaited moment arrived: Klal Yisrael (the Jewish nation) was ready for redemption. Moshe’s Reluctance to Lead Moshe Rabbeinu (our leader, Moses) […]
How to let go and let God Pharaoh’s Plan This week’s Torah reading, Parshat Shemot, discusses the difficult enslavement forced upon the sons of Israel. One day, the stargazers told […]
Jacob was about to reveal to his children about the messianic era, the time that Mashiach would arrive. But the holy Divine presence was removed from him, so instead he […]
How would YOU get back at your brother?! Oorah’s Thursday-Thought series continues with a thought-provoking look at the Torah portion of this week, Parshas Vayigash, featuring TorahMates coordinator Rabbi Mordechai […]
Get inspiration for Parshat Vayishlach with TorahMates Coordinator Rabbi Louis Friedman, on this week’s Thursday Thought.
Ask the Rabbi with Rabbi Chaim Mintz I can’t comprehend how the Jewish people could commit the sin of the Golden Calf! How, after witnessing the Ten Plagues, the Splitting […]
As God Commanded Moses Towards the end of this week’s Torah reading, the Torah records the completion of the building of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle – center of worship), as […]
When the Mishkan (Tabernacle) was built, The Jewish men donated their gold and silver for its construction, but what did the Jewish women bring? Oorah’s Thursday-Thought series continues with a […]
The Call to Build the Mishkan This week’s Torah reading continues with the project of the building of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle – center of worship). Moses gathers the Jewish […]
