Parasha Shemot teaches that antisemitism is a recurring human failure, but Jewish resilience is a recurring miracle. The ...

In Parshat Va’era, God begins to inflict the ten plagues on Pharaoh and on Egypt. Our Sages teach that each plague has ...

At the heart of this transition are two “secret powers” embodied by our forefather Jacob: humility and truth. These were not just abstract virtues; they were the tools Jacob used to single-handedly ...

Yosef learns to stands up for others, to use his power for the betterment of the world, and he justifies having been given the blessing instead of Esav. Yosef demonstrates the virtues of good ...

As moviegoers flock to watch “Avatar: Fire and Ash,” the newest exploits of the Na’vi tribe, it’s worth revisiting a ...

If we accept Hashem’s Mitzvot and love Him with all of our heart and soul, there will be a consequence of rain, bounty, etc. Ohr Hachaim notices that the consequences commence with the word ונתתי, ...

This week's Parsha Almanac by Rabbi Dovid Taub is nearly complete, but is missing some sections due to the passing of his ...

No fewer than seven portions are dedicated to the building of the Tabernacle and the sacrificial service offered there. One wonders why the text includes so much detail. This emphasis is especially ...

Rabbi David Kasher, associate rabbi at IKAR, is a self-described “Torah nerd.” For five years, he kept up a weekly parsha blog and became totally immersed in Torah commentary. He had books open all ...

Parshat Vayechi has always been a special Parsha for me as it was my older brother’s Bar Mitzvah portion. I was in 4th grade for the weekend spectacular at the Washington Hotel (may its memory be for ...

A more general understanding of the sacrificial service may flow when considering an important aspect of covenant, the contractual partnership between God and His people. The two major covenants in ...