Torah Commentary

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Abundant Love: The Wisdom of Jacob

On his deathbed, Jacob finally sees his children stand together.

Stop Making Excuses and Step Up to the Plate

Moses' excuses at the Burning Bush parallel three great human fears.

Descending and Ascending

Joseph's fall and rise teaches us that the last chapter of our story remains to be written.

One Jew, Two Opinions

Did Rebecca have to do wrong in order to do right?

The Miracle in Sarah’s Tent

How the matriarchs' homes resembled and inspired the Temple.

Inside Rebecca and Isaac’s Marriage

Why does Rebecca end up deceiving her husband?

What Does It Mean To Be A Blessing?

Blessings are not meant to flow into us, but rather to flow through us.

Confounding Conformity

The story of the Tower of Babel makes a case for a multiplicity of languages and cultures.

Do Jews Own the Land of Israel?

We dwell on the land at God's pleasure, always on condition.

Understanding Biblical Sacrifice (Korbanot)

What sacrifice is, where it comes from, and what it can mean for us today.

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