32:14

Nitzavim

A Crazy Deal
The Torah reading of Nitzavim always comes before Rosh Hashanah. How does its opening verse of "all of you are…

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?…

24:41

Chayei Sarah

Are You a Thermometer or a Thermostat?
Rashi tells us of the years of the life of Sarah: "They were all equally good." Knowing what we know…

16:26

Chukas

Moshiach Is a Trigger Word
In the Laws of the Red Heifer, Maimonides adds a few extra words that seem to be out of character.…