Nasso

Two linguistic features of this Torah portion remind us of the need to speak carefully even when our message is true.

A prayer for yesterday, today and tomorrow — all in one.

We do not need to suffer through devastating consequences in order to learn how to live differently.

A midrash on the Sotah ritual emphasizes the lengths to which we go to bring peace between spouses.

The nazirite exemplifies actively choosing a sacred status with a higher level of responsibility.