This week in the Chukat Haftorah, the text describes how the people of Israel were attacked by the nation of Ammon. The Israelites engaged Jephthah to lead them in battle, against this military threat....

The story of the copper serpent presents a well-known theological difficulty, put by the Sages and cited by Rashi in his commentary on Numbers 21:8: “Can a snake cause death or give life?” That...

The Tale of the Copper Serpent | Parshat Chukat The copper serpent was fashioned at G-d’s behest.   We are not dealing here with standard devices (names, charms, incantations), but with special and unique...

The Mystery of the Red Heifer | Parshat Chukat In Chukat part one we will examine the commandment of the Red Heifer, which comes to purity from defilement from contact with the dead, is...

I have been asked both of your questions by many Christians in the past, although not often with the earnestness and openness that comes across in your letter. You have essentially asked two questions,...

One theory of Christianities longevity is their ability to morph into new belief systems and experiences.  Follow its history to it post-modern conclusion with Rabbi Shalom Baruch.

Much has been said and will yet be said about the famous dispute in this week’s Torah reading which was not for the sake of Heaven (Avot 5.17), a dispute which may have been...

In this lesson we discover the connection between the Korach Haftorah, read from I Samuel 11:14-12-22, to the rebellion of Korach in this week’s parshah. We learn that leadership driven by ego leads to...

Christian often do not know what their own scriptures say because they do understand the context of Judaism. Many of the quotes attributed to Jesus are completely overlooked. Discover what Christain Scriptures really say...

The Power of Speech | Parshat Korach Discover the power of speech from Rabbi Nachman in this week’s Torah Portion Korach. Speech has tremendous power. Speak many words of Torah, say many prayers, and...