13:57

Naso

Teshuvah Is Not a Mitzvah
This week's portion contains the mitzvah to confess one's sins before G-d. As the Rambam writes in his Sefer HaMitzvos,…

22:23

Acharei Mos

The Kohen's Clothes and Radical Self-Transformation
The Kohen Gadol's special clothing on Yom Kippur was never used again, even on a future Yom Kippur. What does…

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?…

30:44

Re'eh

Blessing or Curse?
Is everything G-d does really for the good? If so, are we meant to always feel that way? Two classic…