A Jew may not settle in Egypt. The question is why not? After all, the ancient Egyptians are long gone from that country.

Living in Egypt

Why a king is the heart (not the mind) of the nation.

King: Heart or Head

Is the Beis HaMikdash holy because Hashem chose to make it holy, or do we add any value?

G-d’s Chosen Home

Does G-d Really Curse Us?

Complete What You Start

Don't reduce Judaism to an intellectual experience.

Rational Judaism

The deeper meaning behind putting Tefillin on your arm before your head.

The Hand-Tefillin First

In the mitzvah of Torah study, the emphasis placed on teaching Torah to children conveys a lesson in how to learn Torah as G-d intended it.

Torah Learning

True love means you don't go easy on someone.

Does Moshe Love Jews?

Why would the Torah feel the need to tell us that Moshe followed G-d's instructions to relate these laws to the people?

Moshe Tells About Yom Tov

Learn a sicha of the Rebbe from Likkutei Sichos with Rabbi Ari Shishler.

A proper analysis of Rashi’s explanation for the census following the plague conveys Moshe's sense of responsibility to his people.

Why Moshe Counts Jews

Belief and anticipation for the arrival Moshiach is fundamental to Judaism. A closer look at how Rambam spells this out crystalizes the role and function of Moshiach.

Moshiach’s Job Description

Impurity and Resurrection

How the Parah Adumah is a template for the super-rational nature of Judaism.

The Super-Rational Torah

Does G-d Turn a Blind Eye to Rogue Jews?

Holy Aspirations

The debacle of the spies teaches us how Torah study should be focused on inspiring our deeds.

The Names of the Spies

Be careful what you say. With best intentions, too much talk can cause great damage.

The Spies Should Have Learned From Miriam

Examining the unique elements of the Pascal Offering leads to a profound discussion into the two views on the balance of community and individual.

Community or Individual? 

Analyzing Rashi’s commentary on the juxtaposition of kindling the menorah to the tribal leaders inaugural gifts, and Aharon feeling left out. This illuminates Aaron's unique contribution to the power of every Jew.

Aaron's Greatness

Learning Likutei Sichos (Video)

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