Va'eschanan
The Nuclear OptionIn this week's portion we read: “You are the least of all the peoples." How can something so tiny be…
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…
Va'eschanan
Comfort, ComfortThis week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…
Vayetze
How to Keep Your Home IntactThe unique praise of Yaakov Avinu is that all of his offspring followed in his path. What was Yaakov Avinu's…