We teach our children to become independent, succeed on their own, and never depend on anyone else. But the Torah begins with a surprising message: even in a perfect world, G-d declared that it was not good for a human being to be alone.
The Power to Invent
A sincere compliment can give someone the strength to keep building.
The Dollar, the Tears, and the Triumph of Faith
From frozen Russia to a gas station in Israel – a story of hope that never went out.
The Ultimate Claim to the Temple Mount
The history of the Temple mount, and its reflection in the story of Cain and Abel.
The War in Eretz Yisrael
Stories of miracles, and channeling our pain into positive places.
The Innocence of Ignorance
Why did G-d protect the world’s first murderer? And what does that tell us about “beginner-Jews”?
Marriage is not a Union, it’s a Reunion
How were Adam and Eve really created, and why? The unspoken truth about human beings.
A Light Unto The Nations
Why are Jews obsessed with candles? What is G-d’s mission statement for creating the world?
Torah Lovers
What perplexes non-Jews about Simchas Torah?
A Little Humility Couldn’t Hurt
Moses and Adam were two of the greatest men to ever live. What were their differences, and what do they teach us?