35:30

Masei

Smashing the Modern Day Idols
In this week's Haftarah, the prophet Yirmiyahu rebukes his people: "They say to the wood, 'You are my father,' and…

41:09

Pinchas

Has Materialism Stolen Our Soul?
The worship of Ba'al Peor was considered loathsome even by pagans. How were so many Jews in the wilderness attracted…

14:36

Va'eschanan

The Nuclear Option
In this week's portion we read: “You are the least of all the peoples." How can something so tiny be…

50:53

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…