What honoring our parents teaches us about faith, logic, and Judaism
The mitzvah of honoring one's parents is not a narrow religious demand but a foundational moral duty.
Torah Portion
Parashat Beshalach's lessons on unity, shared risk, and IDF service
Parashat Beshalach: The joy of ‘mitzvot’
Parashat Bo: Jeremiah’s timeless promise to Israel
Parashat Vayehi: A nation of grandparents
By citing Jacob’s blessing, we recreate that fleeting moment of multi-generational peace and shared destiny.
Parashat Vayehi: The blessing of connection
The act of giving blessing creates connection. Hopefully, we do not wait until the end of our lives to create or facilitate this connection with our loved ones as Jacob did.
Parashat Vayehi: The traits of a leader
While everyone makes mistakes, a leader whose decisions stem from rashness and haste can spell disaster for his people – and potentially for humanity as a whole.
Parashat Vayigash: Trading passion for compassion
Israelis are deeply passionate about their political and ideological beliefs. As a people, Jews possess a natural tenacity and a remarkable strength of will.
Parashat Vayigash: Salvation is near
Many times, salvation is not complicated at all. It is already here, right before our eyes.
Parashat Miketz: Joseph, the master of ‘provention’
The Torah reminds us of a slower tempo. That cadence can enhance our ability to act more long term and proactively, as we face so many dilemmas, to be more like Joseph and practice “provention.”
