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Parshat Bamidbar: Showing our Genes

When Hashem commanded Moses to take a national census and arrange the Israelite camp according to tribes, the Jewish people established their genealogy. What's the significance?

Parshat Behar-Bechukotai: Torah's Plan for National Security

Hashem gives us the Land of Israel and our Torah. In the Torah, Hashem gives us the formula for national security and the only way to find lasting peace in a hostile area. Glean the Israel news, the Knesset committees, the IDF strategists or anywhere else, and you won't find a more effective plan. Today's 10-minute lesson will show you an angle on Torah and national security that you simply won't hear anywhere in the Israeli news media. I promised not to mince words... Have a wonderful Shabbat! 

Parshat Emor: The Omer and Rebbe Shimon bar Yochai

This week's Torah portion hints to the connection between the Omer and Rebbe Shimon Bar Yochai, whose yartzeit comes out on the 33rd day of the Omer, or "Lag B'Omer", this coming Motzaei Shabbat and Sunday...

Blessings for a wonderful Shabbat!

Parshat Achrei Mot: How Did He Know?

How is the Kohen HaGadol, the High Priest, capable of confessing for all of Israel's sins on Yom Kippur? How can he possibly know what everyone did wrong? 

Blessings for a wonderful Shabbat!

Parshat Tazria-Metzora: Buried Treasure

Why in the world would Hashem afflict the walls of a person's house with leprosy? Everything Hashem does carries an inner message with it. Even if Hashem does something that seems bad, it's always for the best, with no exception...

Shabbat Shalom!

Parshat Shmini: Beware of Excess Enthusiasm

Enthusiasm is like a fire - it can warm the world or burn the world, as we learn from this week's Torah portion:

Parshat Vayikra: The Real Leader

The Torah discusses what type of ritual sacrifice the nation's president must bring when he transgresses; from this passage, we also learn what constitutes a real leader. Enjoy, and have a wonderful Shabbat!