Shelach-Lecha. A Question of Attitude
What is the cause of the Spies’ intimidation, as opposed to Joshua and Caleb’s confidence?
Is this just a question of personality?
Behaalotecha. The Marshmallow Test
Here is a question. Have you ever been driven to purchase an item, only to realise, once you have it, that you don’t really want it at all!?
Nasso. Bless You and Protect You
Can a blessing become a curse" Say, say, wealth or talent; might it lead to arrogance or insensitivity?
Bamidbar. Why a Wilderness?
Why was the Torah given in the wilderness? What makes that environment particularly suitable?
Behar-Behukotai. The Loyalty of the Land
Can a land retain its loyalty to its nation? Why did the land of Israel lie in ruin for 2000 years?
Emor. Why Count the Omer?
We are currently in the heart of the period known as the Omer, the 49 day-count that links Pesach and Shavuot, and the source of this...