22:09

Toldos

See No Evil
Rashi says that Yitzchak became blind from the smoke of the idolatrous incense of Eisav's wives. Why did the smoke…

25:06

Vayishlach

Appointment with Moshiach
Following their dramatic showdown, Yaakov tells Eisav that he will meet him at Mt. Seir, but never shows up there.…

16:26

Chukas

Moshiach Is a Trigger Word
In the Laws of the Red Heifer, Maimonides adds a few extra words that seem to be out of character.…

16:22

Balak

How to Be Moshiach
On the verse from Bilaam's prophecy "a ruler will come forth from Jacob," Rashi explains, "this is Moshiach who will…