Parasha Insights
The Torah speaks about a wayward son who does not listen to his parents, he is judged now for his future actions. Rashi explains that he is killed now for the future sins that he will transgress- he will steal…
The Torah speaks about a wayward son who does not listen to his parents, he is judged now for his future actions. Rashi explains that he is killed now for the future sins that he will transgress- he will steal…
Are you married? No? What you waiting for, join the club! Yes – for how long? Has it been a while since you were under the chupa with your spouse to be? How’s married life treating you? When we are…
We are told “Judges and officers you shall place for yourself (singular) in all of your gates” (Devarim 16:18). If the Torah is commanding us to appoint representatives as part of a Judicial System then it seems strange we are…
When Rabbi Tawil asked that I write an article about Parshat Re’eh, kosher animals immediately came to my mind. But as it was Chukat when he spoke to me, so I thought I would write about the chukim (statutes which seem to have no logical…
There is a famous story of a king that built vast wondrous cities. At his disposal was an awesome architect and builder named Joseph. Joseph was known throughout the Kingdom, and had been instrumental in producing the most magnificent edifices…
A school teacher asked a student, “John, will you please conjugate the verb ‘to go’ for the class?” The kid began, “I go… um… you go… ehmm… he goes…” “How about a little faster?” asks the teacher. “Sure!” answered John.…