The Torah - On Beyond our Intellect

Parashat Hashavua: “… Harvest Your Grain…” – The Torah of Life in Eretz Yisrael

Moshe's Sin- A New & Innovative Look

We all grew up on Rashi's explanation that Moshe's sin was that he hit the rock rather than speaking to it to bring out water, but there are more than 13 various commentaries. This class summarizes them, and suggests the 14th commentary, raised by the Shadal, but answers the question for which he rejects it!

Parshat Pinchas & Chukat: A New & Innovative Look at Moshe's Sin (easy Hebrew)

12 different commentaries differ with Rashi regarding Moshe Rabbenu's sin, that it's not simply that he struck, rather than speak to the rock to bring out water. This class deals with why it's so unclear and what is the "secret" explanation of the Shadal which is the only commentary which answers all of the difficulties and questions here

The Message of the Inexplicable Red Heifer

The Cup of Life is Overflowing

Ask the rabbi: what, exactly, is a "Chok?"

Ask the rabbi: what, exactly, is a "Chok?"

Dvar torah: holy cow!

Inside and Outside

Descartes’ Error

Jewish Art – The Positive and Halachic Care

Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook: #158 – part II

Igrot Hare’aya – Letters of Rav Kook: #158 – part II

The Messiah Will Teach us How to Speak

Healing the Trauma of Loss

The First Ambassadress

What exactly Is a “Chok?

The Torah of Aaron

The Obvious and the Hidden

Similarities and Differences Between Obvious and Hidden Miracles? You Won't Believe It!

Law and Commandments

The Torah reading of this week deals with the Red Heifer which is characterized as being a commandment beyond the ken of human understanding and rational interpretation.

It Takes A Lot Of Faith To Be An Atheist

When opening up their morning newspaper, why do atheists turn to the horoscope page?