Torah Commentary
Why We Read The Book of Ruth on Shavuot
The connections between this story and the spring harvest festival.
Why Dairy on Shavuot?
A survey of the many explanations given for the tradition of eating milk products.
If Not Now, When?
Rashi understands Moses' final words to the people as an expression of Hillel's philosophy of self-examination.
Remember Your Rock, Your Creator
Moshe poetically reminds the Children of Israel of the importance of remembering God who created them.
Parashat Vayeilech: Summary
Moses concludes his speech to the Israelites, blesses Joshua, and instructs the community to gather every seven years to read publicly from the Torah; God predicts the eventual straying of the Israelites.
Creating an Experience of the All of You
We need more experiences of community in which we feel connected to members of society whom we don't even know.
The Challenges Of Humility
We should respond to our prosperity with recognition of the factors that lead to our success and with humility before God.
Entering The Void
In his final speech, Moses warns us against repeating his mistakes, but he also communicates the passion and love we need to achieve our potential.