Parashat Chukat

The Call of the Void

The famed red heifer is a key part of a biblical purification process. But why do we need laws to create a system of purity and impurity in the first place?

Why Words Can Hurt

Just as words can push people apart, so too can they bring us closer.

Bullying and Name Calling

In his anger, Moses uses a destructive label for his people in public.

When We Lose Control

Chukat: A resource for families

Remembering Miriam

A closer look at Moses's sister.

Challah for Parashat Chukat

Slaughtering the red heifer.

Parashat Chukat Quiz

Learn more about the weekly Torah portion.

Haftarah for Chukat

A warrior, once shunned, regains his rightful place at the head of the battle.

Tools of Justice

Our actions and our words must be in line with one another.

Water Consciousness

How to send environmental problems down the drain.