torah commentary

This Torah portion illustrates what happens when we put our individual needs first.

The banishing of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden marks the beginning of humanity’s path to fulfilling its destiny.

A woman who gained accomplished rabbis as her students, Leibowitz is considered among the great Torah scholars of the 20th century.

Like toothpaste, derogatory speech cannot be returned to the tube.

It’s easy to view those who share a different perspective as an enemy. But Jewish tradition pushes us to see something else.

Where to find podcasts, videos and essays on the week's portion.

How a tiny letter dramatically changes the meaning.

Was God responsible for the Egyptian leader's intransigence?

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

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