Vayakhel
The Purpose of a FireThis week's Torah portion contains the prohibition against kindling a fire on Shabbos. What does this teach us about the…
Lech-Lecha
Is Serving G-d Supposed to Make Your Life Better?The story of Avraham's travels in the Torah reading of Lech Lecha leads to a discussion about whether doing G-d's…
Emor
Forced Redistribution of WealthWhen does Torah say that we need to be forced to give? What did the Lubavitcher Rebbe tell a philanthropist's…
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…