26:15

Terumah

The Effects of Giving
Why is this name of this portion "Terumah" (lit. "donation") when the main point of the portion is what the…

33:09

Va'eschanan

Mind Control, Heart Control
The Torah describes the mitzvah of the arm Tefilin as an action ("you shall bind them... on your arm") whereas…

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…

25:01

Mishpatim

Torah and Healing
This week's portion is the source for the idea that we should seek medical treatment when in need of healing.…