Devarim – Will You Still Love me… Tomorrow
In 1960 the song Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, co-written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, was recorded by the Shirelles. This song became the #1 hit in the United States, which was a...
Author: Yitzchak Mizrahi
Matot / Massei – A Journey to Remember
In its concluding passages, the book of Numbers (chapter 33) lists the travels of the Israelites in the wilderness, noting all the encampments throughout the 40 year sojourn – all 42 stops. Commentaries wonder...
Pinchas – Leading with Spirit
At this stage of the Torah’s narrative the people of Israel are at the end of their sojourn in the wilderness. Nearly 40 years have passed since the Exodus, and Moses is approaching his...
Balak – The Cohesion of Community
When Balaam attempted to curse the nation of Israel his focus was on attacking the foundations and institutions that enabled the nation to function as a moral and successful society. The Talmud (Sanhedrin 105b)...
Chukat – The Depth of Water
Parshat Korach relates the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, the two siblings of Moses. The Midrash teaches that Israel was graced with miraculous gifts in merit of these three siblings, the “royal family” of...
Korach – Honey Catches More Flies than Vinegar
In our weekly Shabbat morning study of Tanakh we recently discussed the events at Mt. Carmel, where Elijah demonstrated the futility of pagan worship and the great power of the Lord. At a showdown...