Vayeira
Compassion for the Wicked?The Shem MiShmuel asks how Avraham could plead for mercy on behalf of the people of Sodom when they were…
Kedoshim
Why You Need to Know That You're HolyThe Torah reading of Kedoshim begins: "You shall be holy because I, the L-rd your G-d, am holy." Why is…
Chayei Sarah
Getting Off of the Emotional RollercoasterThe Sfas Emes explains that the greatness of Sarah our Matriarch is that no matter what was going on in…
Mishpatim
Torah and HealingThis week's portion is the source for the idea that we should seek medical treatment when in need of healing.…