A Surprising Mitzvah for a Non-Kosher Animal Among the thousands of species of animals on the planet, the donkey stands apart in a most surprising way. Despite being a non-kosher […]
Weekly Torah Portion
Delve into the powerful narratives of Shemot with reflections and commentary on each parsha. Thought-provoking Torah insights for every learner.
Pharaoh’s Refusal and the Loss of Free Will In this week’s Torah reading, Parshat Va’eira, Moses is sent by God to inflict plagues upon the Egyptians for refusing to let […]
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 […]
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 […]
