Naso
Teshuvah Is Not a MitzvahThis week's portion contains the mitzvah to confess one's sins before G-d. As the Rambam writes in his Sefer HaMitzvos,…
Va'eschanan
Comfort, ComfortThis week's Haftorah begins with the prophecy: "Nachamu, nachamu ami, comfort, comfort my people." Why the double expression of consolation?…
Vayishlach
How to Feel When Things Go Your WayThe Alter Rebbe writes a letter to his chasidim after his release from prison warning them not to gloat over…
Va'eschanan
Mind Control, Heart ControlThe Torah describes the mitzvah of the arm Tefilin as an action ("you shall bind them... on your arm") whereas…
