“And now, Israel, what is it that God requests of you, but to fear God?” (Deut. 10:12) Parashat Eikev includes a set of verses that present the classic reward … Continued
Parashat Va-etchanan (Deut. 3:23-7:11)
“But charge Joshua, and encourage him, and strengthen him; for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which you will see.” … Continued
The Maccabiah Is an Expression of Jewish Pride
For weeks now, the highways leading to Jerusalem from Ben Gurion Airport outside Tel Aviv have been decorated with the faces of Jewish athletes participating in the largest Jewish event … Continued
Parashat D’varim (Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22)
“The Lord your God has multiplied you until you are today as numerous as the stars in the sky.” (Deuteronomy 1:11) Parashat D’varim opens the fifth and final book of … Continued
Parashat Mattot-Masei (Numbers 30:32-36:13)
“Do not defile the land which you inhabit, in the midst of which I dwell; for I, the Lord, dwell in the midst of the Children of Israel.” (Numbers 35:34) … Continued
Parashat Pinchas (Numbers 25:10-30:1)
“God said to Moses, “Go up this Mount Avarim and see the land I have given the Children of Israel.” (Numbers 27:12) Parashat Pinchas marks the beginning of a transition. … Continued
Parashat Balak (Numbers 22:2-25:9)
“He spoke up and said, ”Is it not so that whatever God puts in my mouth, I must take heed to speak?” (Numbers 23:12) Parashat Balak is a good example … Continued
Parashat Chukat (Numbers 19:1-22:1)
“Moses took the rod from before the Lord, as He had commanded him.” (Numbers 20:9) Parashat Chukat contains a most fateful episode. The Israelites complain there is no water (as … Continued
Parashat Korach (Numbers 16:1-18:32)
“All the best of the new oil, wine, and grain-the choice parts that they present to the Lord-I give to you.” (Numbers 18:12) Parashat Korach is a “mashup” of four … Continued
Parashat Sh’lach L’cha (Numbers 13:1-15:41)
“Thus shall you be reminded to observe all my commandments and to be holy to your God.” (Numbers 15:40) Sh’lach L’cha is a fateful parasha (portion). Moses sends twelve … Continued