Va'eschanan
Mind Control, Heart ControlThe Torah describes the mitzvah of the arm Tefilin as an action ("you shall bind them... on your arm") whereas…
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…
Devarim
Windshield or Rearview Mirror?We look at two perspectives on Jewish identity. What is the difference between being Jewish "in spite of" and being…
Terumah
The Effects of GivingWhy is this name of this portion "Terumah" (lit. "donation") when the main point of the portion is what the…