What actually happens at a bris, and what is its spiritual significance?
How Many Children Do You Want?
Be fruitful and multiply is repeated in this week’s Parsha. Don’t be intimidated by what it signifies.
Soul-Rights Activism
Are Jews not allowed to be vegetarians?
The Ultimate Claim to the Temple Mount
The history of the Temple mount, and its reflection in the story of Cain and Abel.
A Land of Short Wars
The Advantage of being a Small Nation.
VISITING THE RESTING PLACE OF A TZADIK
Why was Yaakov so loath to be buried in Egypt, and why was Yosef ready to do the job?
What Makes a Favorite?
Someone recently told me about his foray into keeping kosher. It was quite the experience, he said. But why did he cherish such a difficult task?
Judah – the Mesiras Nefesh Jew
What is it about Judah that was so attractive?
Genesis: Removing Our Blindspot
The hot question is: how did Israel miss the warning signs? The answer might be right here in the parshah.
The whole world Dependent on One Jew
What is the true form of Tikkun Olam? What is the biggest contribution we can make to civilization?