parsha

A nation in turmoil: We must set aside self-interest and come together

The average reader is confronted with a vivid picture of a chaotic, divided, and divisive nation that is united only in its opposition to the leader.

By JONATHAN LIEBERMAN
06/07/2024

Parashat Bechukotai: Why work hard?

There is no more appropriate preparation for Shavuot than profound Torah study.

Parashat Behar: Who is the servant and who is the master?

The produce grown in shmita year is considered holy, and all agricultural activity – including plowing, planting, pruning, and harvesting – is forbidden. It is designated for consumption only. 

Parsha Emor: Being worthy of one’s role

The more an individual invests in being worthy of his/her role, the better he/she performs his/her role.

Parashat Kedoshim: A society that worships wisdom and understanding is a holy one

This weeks Parasha teaches us that Judaism’s attitude toward the elderly is one of respect and understanding.

Vezot habracha: The blessing of the Torah

The parsha opens with: “This is the blessing with which Moses, the man of God, blessed the Israelites farewell before he died” (Deut. 33:1).

What we can learn from the story of those who contributed eagerly, told to stop - opinion

In order to be of help to others, one must be on a certain moral and intellectual level, the writer explains.

By REUVEN MANN
16/03/2023
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