We have found considerable lack of clarity in describing the functions of the king. It may very well be that the Torah was intentionally unclear on th...
If a case is too baffling for you to decide … you shall appear before the levitical priests, or the magistrate in charge at the time, … You shall act ...
This lecture examines the contrast between Rabbi Ovadiah Sforno and Maimonides on the issue of mediocrity and balance in Torah living. Discover the in...
One of the warnings in this week's reading is not to listen to a false prophet who seeks to lure his listeners into partaking in pagan practices. The ...
In the book of Deuteronomy Moses presents the Israelites (and us) with a commandment which was not found in the previous books of the Torah-- the comm...
It this week study of Parashat Eikev the Blessed One said; "Beware, Lest Your Heart Grow Haughty". In today's class, we will discuss the difference be...
Moses' request of the people at this historic moment is understandable, for only that same generation can attest to later generations about the three ...
Tisha B'Av (lit. "the ninth of Av") (Hebrew: תשעה באב or ט׳ באב) is an annual fast day in Judaism which commemorates the anniversary of a number of ...
In this weeks portion, we see Moshe offer peace to King Sihon after G-D commanded for Israel to make war and subjugate them. What was Moshe doing? Was...