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…

35:30

Masei

Smashing the Modern Day Idols
In this week's Haftarah, the prophet Yirmiyahu rebukes his people: "They say to the wood, 'You are my father,' and…

26:14

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…

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?…