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Emor

Can Bill Gates Fly an F-15?
In the parsha of Emor, we learn about many rules of kohanim including that their slaves can eat terumah. Since…

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?…

19:25

Tzav

When "Bad" Is Better Than Good
What does it mean to be truly alive? Based on one understanding of the laws of the thanksgiving offering, the…

15:15

Vayigash

Can You Be Nostalgic for the Future?
"And to his father [Yosef] sent... from the best of Egypt." Says Rashi: "This is old wine." Why did Yosef…