The Torah seems to suggest that Avraham was concerned with reward. How does that fit with the expectation to not serve Heshem for personal gain?

What do you do if you run out of oil in the middle of Chanukah? A fascinating analysis of the reasoning behind the views of how we should light the Chanukah menorah.

Why Rashi doesn’t seem to address an obvious question in the verse.

Mixing animals, mixing energies. The secret of the Torah's prohibition against plowing with different animals.

There are various things we do to confuse the Satan. Surely, by now he’s learned all of our tricks…

The Alter Rebbe had a unique way to tackle and transform the darkness of the world. Yosef serves as the model for this approach.

Is hospitality just about food and beverage? Discover how properly looking after guests transforms you. We explore the Rambam’s characterization of Hachnasas Orchim and the unusual source proof he cites from the narrative of Avraham and the angels.

At the Exodus, we didn’t just leave Egyption bondage, but we became inherently free people. This we learn from how the Rambam connects this to remembering Shabbos. Sometimes, you have to break the old you to grow.

Clearing up confusion about where the Leviim stood guard around the Beis Hamikdash.

When Moshe sent the spies, were they kosher? If not, why send them. If yes, why did Moshe pray that Yehoshua be save from their plans?