Torah Class - Purim: The Purim Roller Coaster

The dramatic journey of the Jewish people in the Purim story—rising to the heights of power and influence, only to become targets of destruction. What sparked this shocking reversal of fortune?

Altar Moments

The producer of Shtisel ran away from his Judaism for 18 years. But one special moment and one special place changed everything. (Parshat Tetzaveh)

Torah Class - Parshat Tetzaveh: Will Everything Be Good?

Are we supposed to believe that everything that will happen to us is good, and how should we handle the bad?

Young ProphetsThe Bibas tragedy & the power of Jewish children.(Parshat Terumah)

Torah Class - Parshat Terumah: the Gift of Wealth: A Blessing or a Trap?

Do we control our wealth, or does it control us? The Torah challenges us to use it wisely, before our wealth uses us.

The Secret of Survival (Parshat Mishpatim)Nobody ever wanted the Jews. So how did we manage to survive?

!Torah Class - Parshat Mishpatim: Struggling? Lift Up Another

Should we focus on lifting ourselves out of the quicksand,

or can we accomplish that by lifting up another?

Torah Class - Parshat Yitro: Why Was Moses Reluctant to Delegate?

Jethro comes for a visit and suggests that Moses delegate authority to judges; otherwise, he will collapse under the burden. Did Moses not realize this himself? The fascinating difference between the approaches of Moses and Jethro—and G-d’s surprising decision.

The Jewish Wanderer

The story and lesson of the Previous Rebbe’s life.(Parshat Beshalach/10th of Shevat)

Torah Class - Parshat Beshalach: The People’s Torah

Is Torah study only for those able to dedicate their lives to it? How regular people can make Torah study part of their lives.