Acharei Mos
The Kohen's Clothes and Radical Self-TransformationThe Kohen Gadol's special clothing on Yom Kippur was never used again, even on a future Yom Kippur. What does…
Miketz
Dreams, Materialism, and GeltWhy did Yosef have the same dream twice? And how is this different than Pharaoh who also had the same…
Va'eschanan
Comfort, ComfortThis week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…
Pinchas
Has Materialism Stolen Our Soul?The worship of Ba'al Peor was considered loathsome even by pagans. How were so many Jews in the wilderness attracted…