The Message Behind the Plague of Snakes An intriguing episode in our parashah raises many questions. The Jews expressed their deep dissatisfaction with the mann (manna), resulting in a deadly […]
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A Plague and an Unusual Cure After Korach and his followers were swallowed alive by the earth, a fierce protest erupted against Moshe (Moses) and Aharon (Aaron). “You have killed […]
The Potion for Life: A Lesson in Eternal Rewards This week’s Torah reading discusses the process of purification of a Metzora – one who was afflicted with the disease of […]
Q: What is one of the causes of the tazria affliction? A: Rambam infers that lashon hara is the cause, citing a story in Parshat Nasso when Miriam is punished […]
Perhaps even before we open our eyes in the morning, still in bed, we declare quietly to ourselves what will be the texture of our consciousness for the day: “Modeh […]
This is the ninth part of our series on shmiras halashon by Mrs. Tova Younger. Out and about? Beware! Lingering in an area where many people in your circle pass […]
