Shelach-Lecha, Nomadland, Gaza, Haredim...and the Liberal Left
Why did the Spies reject the Land of Israel? Hassidut says that they fell in love with the Midbar - a spiritual lifestyle.
Tazria-Metzora & Yom Haatzmaut. Selfishness and Sharing
We live in a super-individualistic age... Tzaraat asks whether we experience empathy, whether we are fulfilling our responsibilities beyond
Ki-Tissa. Face to Face with God
* What does it mean to look someone in the face?
* Why might one be restricted from seeing the face of another?
* Can we see God?
Vayeshev. When Communication Fails
Israelis often pride themselves in being direct. In Israeli slang, this is called speaking “doogri”, straight talk. Is this good?
Matot 5779. Empathy and Unity
No Jew may remain passive, unconcerned, apathetic, when another sector of the Jewish people is in distress.
Reeh. God's Children
... our parents will always be our parents and our children will always be our children. So is the bond with G"d is unbreakable?