Why is this mitzvah repeated in consecutive Torah portions?

Concern for our material possessions does not represent indulgence, but the opposite. We learn this lesson from our forefather Jacob and the Festival of Sukkot.

The Festival of Sukkot allows us to take a step back, to appreciate the material possessions that God has given us and to understand how to use them for spiritual means.

Jacob, along with the holiday of Sukkot, teaches us that we must value all our possessions as well as recognize that they are all from God.

The Lulav is the classic symbol throughout Jewish literature of the importance of balancing our priorities in life, which should include caring for our fellow human being.

On Sukkot we offer the water upon the altar, representing its return to God, right after we, too, have returned to God on Yom Kippur!

What is it about the water-offering ceremony during Sukkot that inspired the greatest celebration in Jewish history?

Regardless of the righteousness of individual Jews, the power of a unified Nation of Israel is unparalleled!

The power of commitment and renewal on Shabbat Teshuva is 52 times stronger than the power of any other Shabbat of the year!

Using money instead of a chicken to perform Kapparot - a pre-Yom Kippur atonement ritual - is a more attractive, cleaner and less expensive option.

No one should feel superior to another person. We are equal in God’s eyes, and we all have sins for which we need to ask forgiveness.

Yom Kippur is a day of opportunity, potential, greatness, forgiveness, and intimacy with the Creator. It is the day when we start our lives anew.

The great 10th century sage, Saadia Gaon, compiled a list of 10 interpretations as to what the Shofar represents and why we blow it on Rosh Hashana.

Rosh Hashana is not just the anniversary of creation. It is also the anniversary of the beginning of God's rule over mankind.

As our sages teach us, the secret to forgiveness is: 'Kol', 'Tzom', and 'Mammon.' Let’s explore what each of these things represents.

Rabbi Tzvi Hirsch Meislish, a Holocaust survivor who eventually found his way to Chicago, where he became a prominent rabbi, tells his personal and fascinating story of a shofar-blowing in Auschwitz.

One who repents properly is credited as if he '…went to Jerusalem, rebuilt the Temple, erected the altar, and offered all the required sacrifices.'

Indeed, there may be no more appropriate Torah portion to read right before Rosh Hashana.

Nobody is expected to be perfect, but everyone is expected to be honest.

As the Talmud itself says, the episode of the rebellious son never happened. So why did God include it in the Torah? 

As the saying goes, ensure that your own house is in order before proceeding to tell others how to run theirs.

Even a short visit to Jerusalem uplifts the soul, providing a strong reminder of the impact our environment has on us--and especially our children!

Those who love the Land of Israel will appreciate this week's Torah reading, which reminds us that God watches over it and we should never lose faith.

Say it loud!

It's time to brush up on the importance of Jerusalem, and in this case, the Holy Temple and the Temple Mount – the focal point of Jerusalem.

On Tisha B’av, the saddest day on the Jewish calendar, we mourn the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem that were destroyed.

As we pray at the Western Wall and gaze up at the Temple Mount, we cannot help but wonder why there is no Holy Temple today. Does it have anything to do with the slanderous report of the spies in the times of Moses?

More often than not, people hide their mistakes when, in hindsight, something went wrong. Not Moses. He admitted the truth voluntarily.

From the Rabbi’s Study (by Rabbi Ari Enkin) This week’s Torah portion is “Matos” (Numbers 30:2-32:42). Among the many episodes in “Matos” is the novel request made by the tribes of Reuven and Gad, just prior to the Jewish people’s conquest of the Land of Israel. Reuven and Gad asked Moses if they may be... Read more »

In this week's Torah portion we read about a census that was taken of the Jewish people. This is the second census in the Book of Numbers, hence the name.

The true nature of a person can be seen in the nature of the type of people who follow him. The student often reflects the teacher.

Let’s not wait for something tragic and painful to wake us up to the Word of God.

What can we learn from the Torah reading of Korach, who led a rebellion against Moses? 

Making aliyah will likely be the best decision you ever made in your life!

This week’s Torah portion is Behalotecha (Numbers 8:1–12:16), and in it we read about many of the utensils of the Temple, including the Ark of the Covenant.

It is customary to eat dairy on Shavuot, and we are going to tell you why!

Shavuot marks the day the Jewish people, who had been slaves in Egypt, received the Torah at Mount Sinai. It is one of the three pilgrimage festivals.

The Book of Ruth is much more than a story about one woman’s conversion to Judaism and love for the Jewish people. Many laws and customs are based on her experiences.

Every individual has a 'flag' representing his or her unique mission, purpose, or talent. What does your flag look like?

This week's reading includes a terrible curse on the Jewish people for disobeying His commands, but even when He must curse us, He always adds a blessing.