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?…

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.…

24:11

Bamidbar

Who Do You Think You're Talking To?
Every country takes a census. What is unique about the census of the Jewish people is that it is carried…

22:06

Tetzaveh

Mystery of the Menorah
According to a sketch made by the Rambam, the decorative goblets on the Menorah were upside down. How can we…