Masei
Smashing the Modern Day IdolsIn this week's Haftarah, the prophet Yirmiyahu rebukes his people: "They say to the wood, 'You are my father,' and…
Vayigash
A Father's Parting WordsJust before they were separated for twenty-two years, Yaakov shared a final message with his son Yosef. How did these…
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…
Matos
The Power of Positive WordsThis week's reading tells us how the tribe of Reuven conquered land from the Emorites and renamed their cities. What…