Parshat Eikev: Gratitude and Humility
One of the core spiritual teachings in Parshat Eikev is the intertwining of gratitude and humility, particularly in moments of achievement and abundance. As Moses addresses the Israelites before they […]
Parshat Devarim and Tisha B’av
Parshat Devarim Parshat Devarim opens the final book of the Torah with Moshe recounting the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness. Notably, Moshe doesn’t merely retell the story—he interprets it, […]
The Long and Winding Road
In Parashat Masei, the Torah carefully lists the forty-two locations where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the border of Canaan. At first glance, this list […]
Smicha
On Shavuot, I had the privilege of teaching at my synagogue’s Tikkun Leil Shavuot, the traditional all-night study session. As my ordination ceremony was scheduled for the following week, I […]
Why was God angry at Bilaam?
This week’s Torah portion, Balak, stands out in the book of Numbers. While most of the narrative in the Torah focuses on the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the Jordan […]