Parshat Ekev
When facing our enemies, it’s often necessary to don a ruthlessness seemingly at odds with our inner nature. The ‘hands of Esav’ can sometimes be utilized to achieve the goals of ‘Yaakov’s voice.’
Tu B’Av
All six of the events commemorated on Tu B’Av share one feature in common. On this day, different segments of our people and homeland were united.
Parshat V’et’ḥanan
As characters participating in one of history’s most incredible chapters, we focus our efforts on the specific challenges facing our generation.
Tisha B’Av
If we could understand the reality of what the world is actually missing, we would not be able to concern ourselves with what we can or cannot eat, buy or listen to during this period of national mourning.
Parshat D’varim
Our sages warn us of the possibility that great Torah scholars can lead Israel away from serving HaShem.
Parshat Mas’ei
While Israel was obligated to drive the British from our soil, the Torah’s approach to the Palestinian question might actually be more complicated.
Parshat Matot
By waging war on Israel, even if not consciously aware of its inner motivation, a person or group is declaring war against the Source of all Creation.
Parshat Pinḥas
A true pursuer of peace/completeness is one who identifies the obstacles to HaShem’s Ideal for this world and works passionately to remove them.
Parshat Balak
While Moav & Midian championed a separation of ‘religion’ & state, Israel’s mission demands that spiritual ideals be materialized on a national level so that our Torah’s values be fully expressed on earth.
Parshat Ḥukat
Communicating the Jewish people’s deepest aspirations can often serve to raise morale & strengthen Israel’s position on the battlefield.
Parshat Koraḥ
Our equality doesn’t result from being created identical but rather from the fact that we each have equally crucial functions and important roles to play as part of Israel’s greater historic mission.
Parshat Shlaḥ Lekha
The spies that led Israel to national catastrophe mistakenly thought that the value of preserving life overrides the commandment to free Eretz Yisrael.