Tzav: Here is a riddle for you:
What it says on the tin should be what you find within it.
What it says on the tin should be what you find within it.
Our mission and our ancestors’ mission are one and the same.
Our Sages expound the word ‘Saying’ in the first pasuk in several ways, feeling that it is superfluous, as immediately after it - in the second pasuk - the Torah again says:’Speak to Bnei Israel, and say to them.’
Young religious Zionist Torah scholars connect the parasha and the Holy Land.
How does the small 'aleph' in the first work of Vayikra - a minor nuance - contribute to the deeper meaning? And why is the book named after its first word? Join us as we uncover the connection between Vayikra, Shabbat Zachor, and Purim.
Animosity is often better than indifference.
As we conclude the book of Shemot and the construction of the Mishkan, Hashem instructs Moshe to set it up. A notable emphasis is placed on the verb "setting up" (קום) in the Torah.
The book of Shemot ends on a triumphant note.
In human behavior and thought, time is as important as wealth or location or the accomplishment of any human deeds.
Why does Moshe introduce Bezalel by saying, 'Look?' Where was Bezalel summoned, and what meaning does his summoning have for us today?
Israel's first Chief Rabbi: Moses, it turns out, was fabulously wealthy. Why is that significant?
In the final passages of the Parsha, Moshe descends from Mount Sinai carrying the new Luchot. However, his return is marked by a striking physical transformation.
The Torah enables us to rise above the natural order.
The stones on the shoulders of the apron, and the stones on the breastplate, both serve as reminders. What significance does this hold? And why the emphasis on remembrance?
Young Religious Zionist Torah scholars teach the connections between this week's Torah Reading and the Holy Land.
The Jewish lamb is happy, joyful, and virile – not meek.
iI is the combining of the physical and the spiritual facets that are necessary for true redemption and we see it in the IDF soldiers today.
The Mishkan’s construction is described at length, down to the finest detail. What, in fact, is the importance of these small details?
Israel's first Chief Rabbi: Walls of iron are different from walls of stone, and each suits a different period of Jewish history.
This week, we embark on constructing the Mishkan as Hashem instructs Moshe on crafting its various vessels. Amidst the holiest sanctuaries, besides the Ark and Kruvim, we encounter a lesser-known vessel: the Kaporet.
Young religious Zionist Torah scholars find connections to the Land of Israel in the Torah reading.
Where is the Ark of the Covenant?
The State of Israel will never come to the point of Shimshon, because when push comes to shove, we will use all the weapons at our disposal to kill our enemies.
Commentaries expound on the meaning of the verse "take for me" instead of "give to me" in this week's parasha on the building of the Tabnernacle.
The menorah teaches us how to live our lives.
Young religious Zionist Torah scholars teach the connection between the weekly Torah reading and the Land of Israel. New series: Rabbi Yehuda Halevy's Book of the Kuzari.
After the Torah is given, G-d mentions sending an angel to lead the Jewish People. But after the Golden Calf, the same offer is made, and the Jewish People respond with an outcry. Why does the mention of an angel evoke varied responses? What is this 'malach' about?
The goal is not to sit at Har Sinai, eat Mannah and bask in the light of Hashem but rather to create a real, down to earth just society.
When I study the Torah and come to “know” G-d’s thinking as well as Adam knew Eve, G-d is present in my mind.
An unusual law in Parshas Mishpatim makes the case for the divine authorship of the Torah.
Our enemies anti-truth forces us into defensive mode, explaining how we couldn't have perpetrated the atrocities of which they accuse us and distracts us from calling them to account for their own behavior. It doesn't have to be that way. Op-ed.
Neither the heart nor the deed is sufficient. G-d wants both.
Why did the Israelites connect the Red Sea with the Temple?
Only in Israel, where we have a holisitc identity as a people, do mitzvot take on their full meaning, as we build a society committed to the ideals of Judaism. In Gaza: Pidyon haben by means of tefillin.
Religious Zionist Torah scholars find connections to Eretz Yisrael in the Torah reading for Shabbat.
As the plagues intensify in Egypt, the plague of darkness stands out as a unique phenomenon. Unlike the fiery hail or the me
Tell your children what you believe and why.
If the intention of Pharaoh's magicians is to demonstrate parity with Moshe, why don't they counteract his miracles instead of duplicating them?
After defeating our enemies, after bringing peace – then comes the time for justice.
A name that we may not write or utter is a name that is beyond human conjecture. To receive a blessing from this name is to receive truly unlimited blessing.
The Torah wanted to make sure we didn’t get carried away.
Israel's first Chief Rabbi: 'Proceed towards your destination, but do not expect that the path itself will be peaceful and easy.'
We found meaning; that is how we survived.
Breishit is filled with fraternal strife,until nearly its end, but Shemot has the exemplary brotherly relationsip of Aaron and Moshe.
There is a phenomenon associated with the current tragic war, which we must preserve well beyond it.
As Moshe was returning from Egypt, Hashem tried to kill him. What prompted Hashem's initial intent? Why did circumcising his son save him?
Growth as a direct, beneficial consequence of trauma.
A leader's strength is in redirecting behavior, turning a snake into a staff.
Why was it so important for Yaakov to be buried specifically within Eretz Yisrael?
Israel's first Chief Rabbi: The sword and bow mentioned by Jacob are symbols of much deeper issues.
After returning from burying Yaakov, the brothers worry that Yosef harbors resentment towards them. What led to this fear?
Young religious Zionist Torah scholars on the connection between the parsha and the Land.
This week, we delved into Yehuda's impactful speech as he approached Yosef—an address that moved Yosef to tears.
There is only so long we can put on brave faces without making space for the latent grief and fear within us. Yosef's tears teach us that.
Individuality is valuable but only if the Torah lies at its core.
What makes these dreams particularly unsettling for Pharaoh? What elements within them shake him to the core?
Religious Zionist Torah scholars find connections between each parsha and Eretz Yisrael.
There are many scenarios but all will center around our prophets’ predictions that under Hashem, we will be the torchbearers of a new era,
Joseph created a scene that almost exactly reenacted his own story.
Asnas came from a very different background than Yosef, but she embraced his vision.