A Lesson From The Eclipse

In the first moments of creation, the sun and moon didn’t have the same relationship as they do now. What lesson can we take from them?

Torah Class - Parshat Hachodesh: How Much Are 2 Mitzvot Worth?

2 Mitzvot stood between the Jewish people and the Exodus, and 2 Mitzvot can bring our redemption. A journey between Moses in Egypt, Rabbi Matya in Rome, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe in New York.

The Other Bridge (Parshat Tzav)

Torah Class - Parshat Tzav: Blasphemy Or Heartfelt Cry?

A young Jewish woman married to a Greek officer storms the Holy Temple, kicks the altar, and shouts "wolf, wolf..." Can anyone give this story a positive spin?

The Fight Of The Waters (Parshat Vayikra)

When a group of Yeshivah boys were feeling discriminated against, the Rebbe taught them that G-d always repays His debts. 

Torah Class - Purim: Punishment Or Natural Consequence?

What was so wrong with attending Achashverosh’s feast? A new perspective on what lay behind Haman’s genocidal plot and the Purim miracle.

Torah Class - Parshat Shekalim: How Many Jews Are There?

The history of census counts of the Jewish people, from the days of Moses and kings Saul and David, and the connection to counting ten for a minyan in the synagogue.

Are You All In?

The lesson the half-shekel can teach us about our commitment to Judaism.

Torah Class - Purim: Mordechai The “Jew”

Torah Class - Parshat Ki Tisa: The Fiery Showdown

What is worse: worshipping idols, or doing a bit of both - idols and G-d? Lessons from the great showdown on Mt. Carmel.