parshat Chukat

The common denominator between Moshe's anger at Israel and his hitting of the rock for its water

Similarities and Differences Between Obvious and Hidden Miracles? You Won't Believe It!

The Torah reading of this week deals with the Red Heifer which is characterized as being a commandment beyond the ken of human understanding and rational interpretation.

When opening up their morning newspaper, why do atheists turn to the horoscope page?

The connection between this week's Haftarah reading (from the Books of the Prophets) and the Torah portion of Hukat is very clear. In both of them we read how the Emorite king, Sichon, refused to allow Israel to pass through his land on our way to the Promised Land – paving the way for Israel to defeat him in battle...