Mishpatim
Torah and HealingThis week's portion is the source for the idea that we should seek medical treatment when in need of healing.…
Va'eschanan
The Nuclear OptionIn this week's portion we read: “You are the least of all the peoples." How can something so tiny be…
Terumah
The Effects of GivingWhy is this name of this portion "Terumah" (lit. "donation") when the main point of the portion is what the…
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.…