Shemot. In a place where there is no Man
"He saw no Man" - Moses sees that there is no Man, no representative of human morality, on the scene. Moses realizes that human mo
Vayakhel-Pikudei. Together and Apart
In our world, we have socialism on the one hand and anarchism on the other. Neither of these align with the spirit of Torah...
Teruma. Hypocrisy
There is no hypocrisy in being ashamed of our weaknesses ... the all-important thing is to strive continually to improve ...
Tetzave. Do Aesthetics Matter?
Beauty is a value in Judaism aesthetics are only good as long as they carve a path to God. First, aesthetics can become a god in itself...
Mishpatim. Choosing Slavery! - The Burden of Freedom.
Servitude is living in a regimented, closed environment, where success and failure are clear and simple. The free world with its myriad choi
Yitro. Love. Fear. Awe.
Why did the Sinai experience have to be so scary? What do we gain by having a powerful, overwhelming display of power?
Vayakhel-Pikudei. Second Chances
“It was called the Sanctuary of the Testimony, for it bore witness: "Let the gold within the Sanctuary to atone for the gold of the Calf!
Teruma. Where do you meet God?
The Tabernacle imitates and to some degree, replicates Mount Sinai. It even has a pillar of fire over it and cloud surrounding it!
Mishpatim. Set the Table!
What is more critical, to hear the broad moral statements, the ethical imperatives, or the legal and practical details? - or might it be im
Vayakhel-Pikudei - Connecting with God
How does the Mishkan connect us to God?
