Torah portion

How the kosher practice of waiting between meat and dairy reminds us of Moses' discomfort with violence.

Worlds are created -- and destroyed -- through words.

The famed red heifer is a key part of a biblical purification process. But why do we need laws to create a system of purity and impurity in the first place?

Fearful of what lies ahead, the Israelites wonder if they’d be better off returning to Egypt.

This biblical power structure — and struggle — in Korach may offend our democratic sensibilities.

One word in this portion means both “wind” and “spirit” — and the duality is striking.

With uncertainty comes unparalleled potential for expanding our horizons.

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

Holiness and secrecy are intricately enmeshed in the Torah.

Why is birth nestled between dietary restrictions and skin diseases?