Two verses in the bible that give us strength to deal with obstacles in exile.
The Ten Commandments Law
T
The Contribution of Converts
T
Why would a person convince his father in law to stay longer? It seems that Moses was doing just that!
Being a Real Superman
B
The famous superman of the bible, Samson, is in the Haftorah this week. What, really, was his superpower—and is it something we can emulate?
How To Survive in Space
H
When NASA was thinking of long-term space travel, there was only one group of people who seemed to hold the necessary secrets: the People of Israel.
The Grand Wedding
T
Why are there so many Israeli weddings, why do we break a glass, and what does it have to do with Shavuot?
The Brash Diplomat
T
The story of the brash Israeli diplomat and his humble beginnings.
The Kosher Army
T
Should we separate from the irreligious? Isn’t that what our forefathers all chose to do?
Our Personal Torah Desert
O
What’s the American Pharaoh—and why we shouldn’t go back to Egypt.
Why Jewish Division is Good
W
“Two Jews, three opinions.” Why do we all insist on keeping our separate customs and traditions? Wouldn’t it make more sense to unite?
The Unwanted Aliyah
T
This parsha is full of curses and rebukes. But is there a silver lining?