Va'eschanan
Comfort, ComfortThis week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…
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…
Pinchas
The Dangers of Partisan ThinkingHow does Moshe's handling of the case of Tzelafchad's daughters teach us about the dangers of partisanship and how it…
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…