Torah Commentary

Jealousy can paralyze us and force us to define ourselves by another person's successes.

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

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

Reaching out is a risk that comes with a big potential reward.

There is almost always a deeper, inner insecurity that is causing the jealousy.

It can be difficult when we find ourselves with a different point of view from that of the larger group.

Mishaps can happen, but we are responsible for our reactions.

It's important to encourage a child's natural ability and his or her own way of discovering the world.

An important part of being content is to stop comparing ourselves to others.

For better or worse, children learn how to be in the world from their parents.