Vayeira: Sarah’s Role In The Hebrew Mission
What can the dynamics between Yitzḥak and Yishmael in Parshat Vayeira teach us about Israel’s ideal relationship with the Muslim world?
After Noah: The Mystery Of The Flood
Why does the Torah use the Name that connotes Divine mercy rather than Divine judgement when telling of the Creator's decision to destroy humankind? Could there be more to this story?
Tetzave: The Purpose Of The Kohanim
By submerging individual identity into the collective Hebrew nation, the kohanim work to cleanse the children of Israel from all transgressions and to inspire the people with a powerful show of kedusha.
Tetzave: The Purpose Of The Kohanim
By submerging individual identity into the collective Hebrew nation, the kohanim work to cleanse the children of Israel from all transgressions and to inspire the people with a powerful show of kedusha.
Toldot: The Prophetic Destiny Of Rivka’s Twins
How do the character traits of Esav and Yaakov find expression in the rival civilizations they produced?
Vayeishev: Yosef & Yehuda
As internal conflict over the Hebrew clan's direction leads to tragic consequences for Yosef and Yehuda, each must discover his own messianic potential.
Beshalah: Between Freedom & Liberation
Between the smashing of Egypt's military at the Sea of Reeds and the war against Amalek at Rephidim, the Hebrews had to develop a national perception of Emuna in preparation for receiving the Torah.
Yitro: Israel’s Universal Mission
Why were the Hebrews so surprised by the sudden realization that they would receive the Torah as a set of laws & a mission for the rest of humanity?
Sh’mot: The Revolutionary Lawgiver
Did Moshe attempt to create a new Hebrew nation that would replace the children of Israel and be born free from the psychological degradation of slavery?
Vayigash: Recognizing Yosef
Did Yosef use the famine to bring his family down to Egypt in hopes of implementing an alternative approach to the Hebrew mission in the Diaspora?
Lekh Lekha: From Avram To Avraham
How the leader of a universal spiritual movement learned to reorient himself to the understanding that his goals for humanity could only be achieved through the vehicle of a nation in a specific land.
Ki Tisa: Crisis Of The Golden Calf
A mistake that nearly had catastrophic results for the entire people of Israel ultimately revealed Moshe's true greatness as a national leader.
After Noah: The Mystery Of The Flood
Why does the Torah use the Name that connotes Divine mercy rather than Divine judgement when telling of the Creator's decision to destroy humankind? Could there be more to this story?
Mishpatim: The Living Torah
How should we understand the difference between the Written Torah and the Oral Torah within the context of Israel's identity and development?
Vayetzei: Yaakov’s Struggle To Become Israel
Before becoming Israel, Yaakov had to first spend several years in exile learning to be more like Esav.
Bo: Israel’s Internal Transformation
What were the necessary steps for Israel to develop a national consciousness ahead of leaving Egypt?
Demystifying The Tribes Of Israel – Parshat Vayechi
What are the individual contributions of each Hebrew tribe to Israel's national collective?
Toldot: The Prophetic Destiny Of Rivka’s Twins
How do the character traits of Esav and Yaakov find expression in the rival civilizations they produced?
Mikeitz: Egypt’s Hebrew Viceroy
Did Yosef seek to transform Egypt into a civilization built on Hebrew values that would repair the world?
Vayaq’hel: Actualizing The Mishkan
If Dan is the extreme expression of Yosef in the same way that Shimon is of Yehuda, what was the importance of appointing tribesmen of Yehuda and Dan to lead the construction of the Mishkan?
Vayeishev: Yosef & Yehuda
As internal conflict over the Hebrew clan's direction leads to tragic consequences for Yosef and Yehuda, each must discover his own messianic potential.
Chayei Sara: Perfection of the Living Sacrifice
Following her death, Sarah's powerful legacy continued to influence Avraham and play a major role in their family's development into a nation.
Yitro: Israel’s Universal Mission
Why were the Hebrews so surprised by the sudden realization that they would receive the Torah as a set of laws & a mission for the rest of humanity?
Vayigash: Recognizing Yosef
Did Yosef use the famine to bring his family down to Egypt in hopes of implementing an alternative approach to the Hebrew mission in the Diaspora?
Vayaq’hel: Actualizing The Mishkan
If Dan is the extreme expression of Yosef in the same way that Shimon is of Yehuda, what was the importance of appointing tribesmen of Yehuda and Dan to lead the construction of the Mishkan?
T’ruma: Mystery Of The Kruvim
What can the Mishkan teach us about the ways Divine revelation is channeled into our world?
Lekh Lekha: From Avram To Avraham
How the leader of a universal spiritual movement learned to reorient himself to the understanding that his goals for humanity could only be achieved through the vehicle of a nation in a specific land.
B’reishit: Creation’s Secret Internal Structure
There's a hidden understanding of our Torah that has yet to reach the English-speaking Jewish world.
Ki Tisa: Crisis Of The Golden Calf
A mistake that nearly had catastrophic results for the entire people of Israel ultimately revealed Moshe's true greatness as a national leader.
Mikeitz: Egypt’s Hebrew Viceroy
Did Yosef seek to transform Egypt into a civilization built on Hebrew values that would repair the world?
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