33:27

Behaaloscha

Who Should Light the Menorah?
Anyone could light the Menorah in the Temple, even a non-kohen; yet only a kohen could prepare the wicks and…

16:26

Chukas

Moshiach Is a Trigger Word
In the Laws of the Red Heifer, Maimonides adds a few extra words that seem to be out of character.…

27:37

Korach

Are You the Kohen Gadol?
Why did 250 followers of Korach accept a challenge that they knew would lead to their deaths? And why did…

16:05

Va'eschanan

Comfort, Comfort
This week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…