Happy New Year from ParshaNut!

A discussion of the source of the classic Jewish blessing, "May you live until one hundred and twenty!"

This week's podcast is dedicated to all those who, like me, are descended from immigrants.

Who is a Jew?

This question is at the center of one of contemporary Judaism’s most difficult and painful conversations.

Are Jews supposed to have a king?

"You are all children of the Lord your God - so do not make gashes in your flesh..." (Deut. 14:1)

What does the first part of this verse have to do with the second?

This week's parsha is called 'Eikev,' a word taken from the first verse. But what, exactly does that word mean? Well, as usual, it's complicated...

There's a problem with the Ten Commandments...

With great love and respect for the modern Chabad movement - though no particular affiliation, and certainly no intention to speak on their behalf.

Moses has an anger problem.