Bo
Group or Individual?Which takes precedence in Torah—the person or the group? Does Judaism promote an individualist society or a collectivist society? For…
Va'eschanan
Comfort, ComfortThis week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…
Chukas
Moshiach Is a Trigger WordIn the Laws of the Red Heifer, Maimonides adds a few extra words that seem to be out of character.…
Vayechi
Does Torah Disturb You?Before his passing, Yaakov asks his son, Yosef, to bury him in Chevron although he did not do the same…
