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?

Discover why the story of Avraham begins with the instruction to leave his homeland, instead of telling us anything about Avraham, his virtues and what he accomplished. Learn how the story of the first Jew highlights the unique journey of every Jew.

Rambam states that one of the core values of Judaism is the belief that Hashem empowers humans with prophetic ability. Then he details the qualities needed to access prophecy, which tells us what we need to believe about Nevuah.

Learn how the Rambam contextualizes the importance of the bris and our powerful bond with Hashem.

Shemitah is a real test of faith, to leave the field fallow the entire year. Yet the words in the verse: "What will we eat during Shemiitah?" is not a question driven by lack of faith.

Did you know that just before the Torah was given, they experienced their first taste of the revolution the Torah would bring? This we see in Moshe building an altar to bring a sacrifice—the day prior to Shavuuos.

What's the maximum amount of charity you can give? Not all charity is created equal.

How we created a Yom Tov out of the day after Shavuos. Analyzing Talmudic sources for the Alter Rebbe’s description of Isru Chag.

An incredible insight into the power of the Omer, gleaned from the three layers of the census of the Jewish nation. All from analyzing a Rashi on not counting the Levites in the census.

Why breaking the Tablets was the best thing Moshe did for the Torah.