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…
Va'eschanan
Comfort, ComfortThis week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…
Kedoshim
Would You Rather Be Rich or Go to Heaven?The mitzvah of orlah, not eating the fruit of a tree for the first three years has an element which…
Devarim
Should We Demand Moshiach?In this week's portion, Moshe blesses the people "May you be multiplied one thousand-fold and may G-d do for you…