The Tapestry: Parshat Naso
09 Jun 2022
Why does the Torah repeat the details for the 12 identical offerings brought by the tribal leaders?
Counting Weeks: Sefirat HaOmer
05 May 2022
What is the significance of counting the weeks in addition to the days between Passover and Shavuot?
Look-alikes: Parshat Acharei Mot
28 Apr 2022
Let my twins know if you like their joke. (Bloopers are at the end.)
Dayenu: Passover
14 Apr 2022
How would it “have been enough for us” if G-d had not parted the sea or taken us through it on dry land?
The Slap at the Oscars: Parshat Tazria
31 Mar 2022
What timely lesson can we learn from a slap seen around the world?
Beware of Fish: Adar
03 Mar 2022
What is the significance of the astrological sign of the Jewish month of Adar?
Showdown At the OK Corral: Parshat Terumah
03 Feb 2022
What happens when a “big shot” shows up at the Western Wall?
Humble Pie: Parshat Yitro
20 Jan 2022
Moses shows us that we have to run away from, not toward honor.
4 Strikes and You’re Not Out?: Parshat Bo
06 Jan 2022
What can we learn from some very unexpected prayers?
The Ambassadors: Parshat Va’eira
30 Dec 2021
Why does Moses repeat an argument that he made previously at the burning bush?
Slow News Day: Parshat Shemot
23 Dec 2021
Why is it remarkable that we hear so little about Moses’ early years?
Elvis Is In the Building: Parshat Vayechi
16 Dec 2021
Why does Jacob’s blessing to Joseph begin so strangely?
The Playbook: Parshat Vayigash
09 Dec 2021
Here is Joseph’s manual for how to act and not to act after you have been wronged by someone.
Return to Israel: Parshat Vayishlach
18 Nov 2021
Why was Jacob so scared upon his return to the Holy Land?
Yes, More Mr. Nice Guy: Parshat Vayeitzei
11 Nov 2021
What’s the connection between the “Greek Freak” and this week’s Torah portion?
Acts of Random Kindness: Parshat Noach
07 Oct 2021
Why did Noach and his family have to spend an entire year in the ark?
Jewish Education: Parshat Bereishit
30 Sep 2021
We know that G-d confronted Cain after he killed his brother Abel. But how did Adam and Eve find out what had happened to their son?
The Fake Vaccination Card: Yom Kippur
14 Sep 2021
What can we learn from one woman’s illegal attempt to avoid quarantine?
The Ultimate Sacrifice: Rosh Hashana
02 Sep 2021
What lesson can we learn from one of the most puzzling stories in all of human history?
Halloween in August? Parshat Ki Tavo
26 Aug 2021
Little did I know that missing my exit would lead to a such an interesting discovery.
The Mezuza Salesman: Parshat Va’etchanan
22 Jul 2021
Where is the most unusual place you have ever purchased a mezuzah?
See Something, Say Something: Parshat Balak
24 Jun 2021
Should I have said something to the guy on the plane?
You’re Right, Now Apologize: Parshat Korach
10 Jun 2021
You were in an argument. You were right. They were wrong. Watch to find out why YOU should apologize.
Please Pass the Cucumbers: Parshat Beha’alotcha
27 May 2021
One year without your pillow or one year without your favorite food: which would you choose?
Ski-In, Ski-Out: Shavuot
13 May 2021
What does a multimillion dollar ski chalet in Park City, Utah have to do with the Jewish holiday of Shavuot?
Meron: The Aftermath
06 May 2021
What should we do when the pain, grief, and questions threaten to overwhelm us?
Welcome To the Team: Parshat Acharei Mot - Kedoshim
22 Apr 2021
We start working for the Boss from a young age. (Stay tuned until the end for a special guest appearance.)