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On Rosh Hashanah, we reflect on Elkanah and Chana’s different approaches to the value of self-development, and how it relates to the value of helping…

By Yoni Brown

September 22, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

The Cryptography of Blessings

When Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai’s son came for blessings, why did the Sages respond with hurtful words?

By Yoni Brown

September 15, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

No Muzzles in the Field of Life

How does G-d fulfill the mitzvah to “not muzzle an ox when it treads the grain”?

By Yoni Brown

September 8, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

Marching to the Song of Victory

What can the Jewish way of preparing for battle teach us about affecting change in our lives and the world around us?

By Yoni Brown

September 2, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

The Evening Shema: The Perfect Place to Begin

Parshat Ve’eschanan contains probably the most well-known verse of the Torah, the Shema. The Talmud opens with the Mishnah’s discussion of the Shema. In particular…

By Yoni Brown

August 12, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

Tisha B’Av and Mount Nebo

The Book of Devarim is thematically tied to spiritual descent and yet hints at the Ultimate Redemption. Is there a spiritual treasure buried in exile?

By Yoni Brown

August 5, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

It’s the Going There, Not the Getting There

Torah records the forty-two journeys. Why was it necessary to recount every step of the way?

By Yoni Brown

July 29, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

Almonds?! From Aaron’s Staff?

What the almonds that sprung from Aaron’s staff have to say about overthinking good ideas

By Yoni Brown

July 1, 2022

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Weekly Torah Thought

The Long Way Around

The spies sent to scout the Land of Israel took an unusual approach with a universal message

By Yoni Brown

June 23, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

The Perfect Verb

An unlit candle is only missing one tiny detail, but that tiny detail is its entire purpose

By Yoni Brown

June 16, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

Happiness is Next to Kindness

Practically speaking, how does one "add in joy"?

By Yoni Brown

February 24, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

Two Counts, One Number

What are we supposed to do today with the idea that everyone was healthy?

By Yoni Brown

February 17, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

Moses Lighting the Menorah?!

Why suddenly does the Torah emphasize that it’s Moshe who is delivering G-d’s message to the people?

By Yoni Brown

February 10, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

How To Host A King

What food will you serve? How will you address the king?

By Yoni Brown

February 4, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

Uninterested, But Caring

The Torah tells us we are obligated to lend money whenever someone asks for a loan. And without interest.

By Yoni Brown

January 27, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

Spiritual Hierarchy Or Anarchy?

If we each have a direct connection to G-d, why is there a need for spiritual leadership?

By Yoni Brown

January 20, 2022

Weekly Torah Thought

Paths Through The Sea

The splitting of the Red Sea, the dramatic finale to the Jewish People’s Exodus from Egyptian bondage, began when Moshe heeded G-d’s instruction to lift…

By Yoni Brown

January 13, 2022

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Weekly Torah Thought

A Traditional Revolution

Why does G-d seem to drive home the superiority of Moshe's forefathers?

By Yoni Brown

December 30, 2021

Weekly Torah Thought

Moshe: An Egyptian?

Why would the Torah record such a derogatory description of the Jewish People’s most distinguished teacher?

By Staff Writer

December 23, 2021

Weekly Torah Thought

Life Is Not A Circus

Tempting danger makes for a good story, but moral responsibility makes for a better life

By Staff Writer

December 16, 2021

Weekly Torah Thought

Grappling With Tragedy

So much suffering begs the question, for what? Why do the Jewish people suffer so?

By Staff Writer

December 10, 2021

Weekly Torah Thought

Never Be Satisfied With Yesterday’s Leftovers

We're always seeking ways to get ahead in life. But when it comes to our spiritual development, we often get stuck in place.

December 2, 2021

Across the river, we could see the continuation of our road – just as depicted on the map. The only problem was that there was…

By Rabbi Mendel Lifshitz

September 11, 2020

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Weekly Torah Thought

Aware But Alive!

A Russian soldier was being disciplined by his commander. The soldier's crime? While standing watch on a frigid winter night, his feet froze in their…

By Rabbi Eli Pink

September 4, 2020