It Takes a Lot of Faith to Be an Atheist – Parshat Chukat
When opening up their morning newspaper, why do atheists turn to the horoscope page?
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The Apprentice – Parshat Re’eh
In the ancient world, when grieving for a dead person, idol worshippers would make a bald spot in their hair between the eyes. The Torah explicity forbids this practice in Parshat Re'eh. Why?
Snow and Wool: Levels of Teshuva
Levels of Teshuva
Are the Jews Traitors? – Parshat Shemot
A common accusation against Jews is that they hold a divided loyalty. This is true but it's not the divided loyalty that most people think.
How Long Is the Coast of Britain? – Parshat Vayishlach
Life's difficulties are proportionate to the scale you give them.
Extras in Our Own Epic – Parshat Balak
There’s something unusual about Parshat Balak. It’s the only parsha in the Torah where the Jewish People, the “stars of the show” seem to only have a “walk-on” part. We see Bilam and Balak close up as they plot to destroy the Jewish People, but Israel is only seen in the background – almost off-camera. Why is this?
Silence and Solitude – Parshat Vayishlach
Positive role models can only take us so far in our search for maturity. How do we step into the shoes of our mentors and become role models for others?
As Lovely as a Tree – Parshat Shofetim
The Torah prohibits planting trees in the Beit HaMikdash, the Holy Temple. Why?
Seeing Is Believing – Parshat Vaera
It's all too easy to go through life without actually seeing what is all around us.
The Chosen – Parshat Lech Lecha
Why God will never abandon the Jewish People.
Parshat Shoftim: Rosh Yeshiva Nota Schiller
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Dreaming the Dream – Parshat Vayeishev
Jews have always been dreamers. Why is it that so often our dreams don't come true?