28:50

Korach

Are You a Levi?
After Korach's failed rebellion against the High Priesthood, the Torah delineates the division of labor between kohahim and levi'im. The…

47:27

Shlach

Life is Like a Grape
Why do we have to know that the mission of the Spies took place "in the days of the ripening…

16:05

Va'eschanan

Comfort, Comfort
This week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…

23:56

Shlach

G-d's Drink
Why are the libation offerings discussed immediately after the debacle of the spies? Why did R' Yochanan say that anyone…