Devarim
Windshield or Rearview Mirror?We look at two perspectives on Jewish identity. What is the difference between being Jewish "in spite of" and being…
Shoftim
How Can Torah Never Be Wrong?Rashi comments on a verse in this week's portion that we should follow the rulings of Torah judges “even if…
Korach
Are You the Kohen Gadol?Why did 250 followers of Korach accept a challenge that they knew would lead to their deaths? And why did…
Vayeira
Compassion for the Wicked?The Shem MiShmuel asks how Avraham could plead for mercy on behalf of the people of Sodom when they were…