Shelach – Four Death Penalties and a Merciful God
I’m not a fan of the characterization of Hashem as the, “vengeful punishing God of the Old Testament.” To say that means you have to ignore all the wonders, blessings, […]
Beha’alosecha: Can Wanting to Relapse Be Worse Than Murder?
We’ve all looked back on bad decisions with rose-colored glasses.
The Israelites did too.
But according to the Or HaChaim, what they did in this week’s parsha may have been one of the most spiritually destructive things a person can do.
Naso: Why Teshuvah Requires Giving More Than 110%
The Torah’s blueprint for repentance reveals that we can’t just hand back what we took and call it even. We have to contribute to it. We have to upgrade it.
Getting Dr. Robby out of The Pitt
The Pitt’s most compelling character is falling apart. An ancient Jewish principle might be exactly what he needs.
The Firstborn Were Fired… So Why Must They Still Be Redeemed?
Can you still live your purpose when you didn’t make the cut?
Coincidences: Messages, Miracles, or Meshugas?
Is it just a coincidence, or is the universe trying to tell you something? This week’s post explores the thin line between “happenstance” and divine whispers, and why “looking up” might be the most important skill you ever develop.
Pesach Sheni: They Had an Out. They Didn’t Take It.
Most people look for a way out of obligations, even religious ones.
Pesach Sheni is the one moment in the Torah where people do the opposite.
Acharei Mos: Is the Salvation from *THAT* martyr rooted in the Torah?
Short answer no. I’m not a Christian nor am I educated in Christian theology, but there is a relevant parallel between the message of the Jesus story and something in this week’s parsha Acharei Mos.
Tazria: The Shame of Asking for Help
What if the biblical ritual of shouting “impure” wasn’t about stigma, but about forcing arrogant people to finally ask for help?
Pesach: From Irrelevance to the Focus of the World
On Pesach, we don’t just tell a story, we step into one.
Redemption is the shift from being irrelevant to realizing that every action, every word, actually matters.
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 