Category: Divrai Torah
Long-form written and podcast Torah discussions
Chukat: the Waters of the Lord…
This Torah reading tells the story of the people’s reemergence into the world – and the place they are meant to occupy in that world. […]
Korach: The Power of Small Miracles
I learned a lot writing this week’s dvar Torah. It was surprising and rewarding. After finishing it, I dedicated it to the memory of my friend, Tzvi Epstein. He died months ago, but as you’ll see he lives on in this Torah reading. Please, take the time to read or listen – I think you too will find it a rewarding trip through the Torah.
Shelach: are we Grasshoppers or Trees?
I think this week’s Torah portion is about a fundamental question: are Jews grasshoppers or trees? Learn more below! For 2022, I added the following […]
Behaalotcha: A Prophecy of our Times
This episode explores the lessons of Menucha and Ta’avah – comfort and the human impulse to undermine it. I’ve thought about going back to the […]
Naso: Focus on the Family
This episode explores the Torah’s obsession with family and what it can teach us today. I also explain Sotah. Note, this is an explanation of […]
Shavuot: The Chief
I still remember the locket. It was brass and cheap-looking. But the little girl who had it cared about it. And so, I did too. […]
