The Binding of Isaac – 3700 Years Ago and Today

The Link Between the First and Last Verses of the Torah

"The End Is Rooted in Its Beginning"

The eternal connection between the Torah's final and first verses – in praise of Israel.

The Four Parshiot and their Significance

The parallel and connection between the four Parshiot, the four cups of the Seder, and the four expressions of redemption.

The First Month and Renewal

Parashat Hachodesh

We are responsible for providing new, novel understandings of the Torah every day in accordance with the changing times. “Each day they shall be as new in your eyes,” and by virtue of this innovation “God renews the act of creation on a daily basis.”

Miracles and Magic in Parshat VaEra

Moses, who dared to request that God change His "Attribute of Judgement" to the "Attribute of Mercy," merited having God change the ways of nature in response to his prayers, and the decree of exile was thus nullified before the appointed time.

Since the Six Days of Creation

Parashat Vayetze

Our Torah portion this week tells of Jacob's marriage with the matriarchs Rachel and Leah. From it, we learn the degree of difficulty involved in arranging these nuptials. The whole ordeal appears nearly as difficult at the splitting of the Red Sea.

The War of the Kings and its Significance

Parashat Lech Lecha

This week’s Torah portion describes at great length the war between the four and five kings, detailing their names and lands. Yet, what is so important about this particular battle that caused the Torah to describe it in such detail?

"Even in Darkness..."

Parashat Miketz

The purpose of "darkness" is to present man with a challenge - the challenge of strengthening his faith and uncovering God's presence. Because Joseph faced the trials of faith and stood up to them all, he merited the light of redemption.

The Power of Trust

The link between the feast of Joseph and his brothers in Egypt and the customary festive meal of Chanukah becomes clear. They together represent the attribute of trust in the Almighty.