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?…

35:37

Vayetze

Can You Ever Please a Narcissist?
How did our patriarch Yaakov finally separate himself from his abusive father-in-law Lavan? What can we learn from this story…

32:10

Noach

Storytelling
A piece of essential advice for Jewish parents is hidden in the first Rashi of the Torah portion of Noach.…

23:56

Shlach

G-d's Drink
Why are the libation offerings discussed immediately after the debacle of the spies? Why did R' Yochanan say that anyone…