I Hate When That Happens: Parshat Beshalach
02 Feb 2023
Don’t miss the joke in this week’s Torah portion.
Don’t Give Up: Parshat Va’eira
19 Jan 2023
G-d teaches Moses - and us - an incredibly important lesson to remember when things are not going well.
The Secret of Jewish Leadership: Parshat Shemot
12 Jan 2023
What does it take to become a Jewish leader?
The Protector: Parshat Vayigash
29 Dec 2022
There Is Something Incredible Hidden in Plain Sight in This Week’s Torah Portion.
Are You My Brother?: Parshat Vayeitzei
01 Dec 2022
My twins gave me a break and filmed this week’s video. Hope you enjoy it. And I hope I get my job back next week. :)
Keep On Loving Them: Parshat Toldot
24 Nov 2022
Why do we need to be told that Esau got up and left after selling his birthright to his younger brother Jacob?
No, You Go First: Parshat Noach
27 Oct 2022
What was the first thing that Noah did after he left the ark, and why was it so important?
No, the Devil Did Not Make You Do It: Parshat Bereishit
20 Oct 2022
Does the Devil have horns and a pitchfork?
New Year Resolutions: Parshat Shoftim
01 Sep 2022
An obscure ritual provides an inspiring message for this time of year.
Megillah Gorilla Saves the Day: Parshat Eikev
18 Aug 2022
I learned an important lesson with some help from a furry friend.
Gratitude: Parshat Mattot-Masei
28 Jul 2022
Moses does something very surprising in this week’s Torah portion. Why? And what is the message for us?
Might As Well….: Parshat Pinchas
21 Jul 2022
What can we learn from one of the worst villainesses in Jewish history?
Just Do Them: Parshat Balak
14 Jul 2022
Mitzvot are incredibly powerful, even if done for the wrong reasons.
Fresh Snow: Parshat Beha’alotcha
16 Jun 2022
Why does the phrase “Children of Israel” appear 5 times in the same passage (Numbers 8:19)?
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?