The Mitzva of Living in Erets Yisrael

Parashat Masei

The Parasha has listed all of Israel's journeys in the desert. The whole Parasha of Masei is about Eretz Yisrael. Many of the Psukim in the Prasha mention the obligation to settle in the land of Israel.

Moshe Rabbeinu The Ultimate Educator

Parshat Matot

The end of Parashat Matot is one of the classic Parshoyot if you want to see the masterful divine art of biblical narrative at it's most powerful.

The War Against Midian

Revenge or Retaliation

In Parashat Matot, Moshe Rabainu fights the last battle in the Torah. It is an unusual battle and there is a great deal to learn from it.

The Daughters of Zelafchad

Women of Valor

I the Parasha we deal with five very unusual women. In addition in the Parsha Moshe doesn't know the answer and has to ask Hashem.

A People Who Dwells Alone

From Parashot Chukat and Balak, we are able to learn the way Israel, as a nation, should relate to the rest of the world.

The Drama of Jewish History

Parashat Chukat

In Parashat Chukat, Israel, for the first time, comes into contact with other nations. The history of the Jewish people as a nation among the world begins in Parashat Chukat.

Land of Milk & Honey

Parashat Korach

The Relationship Between the Jewish People and Hashem.

What was the Spy's Mistake?

Parashat Shelach

The Vilna Gaon says that the Geula will come only when we have atoned for the sin of the Meraglim. At the beginning of our Parasha, the Torah doesn't mention the scouts are spies. How to explain the differences between our Parasha and Devarim?

A Contemporary Model of the Geulah Process

Parashat Beha'alotcha

The Gemara states that there is no former and latter in the Torah. The Ramban in a number of places says that we invoke this rule only where there is a real necessity to do so.

Portarait of a Nazir

Shimshon

An explanation on Parashat Naso through the eyes of the Haftora.

Man is Not Just a Number

Parashat Bemidbar

Sefer Bamidbar is also known as "Sefer Hapikudim". An explanation about the census, the relationship between the census and the camp, and what can we learn from it.