The idea of perfecting and partnering with God in creation is a recurring theme. God didn’t give us a perfect world, but rather, He gave us a perfectible one.

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.

When you have a sincere desire to do good deeds, God gives you credit for performing them, even if circumstances beyond your control prevent you from actually doing them.

The Jewish people were not going to be in the Land of Israel for another 40 years. Why the urgency?

We don’t get everything we want exactly when we want it. Everything in the right time. 

This week’s Torah portion is 'Tzav' (Leviticus 6:1–8:36), and it continues with the details of the sacrificial services and offerings in the Holy Temple.

Why is it specifically the "clouds of glory" that are worthy of being commemorated on Sukkot? What about the other miracles?

United with Israel’s rabbinic director weighs in on lighting Shabbat candles in zero-gravity, discussing the unique requirements and opportunities posed by Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe’s groundbreaking holiday in outer space. By Pesach Benson, United With Israel Fire doesn’t burn in zero-gravity the way it does on Earth, so how will Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe light... Read more »

United with Israel's Rabbinic Director weighs in on the first weightless Passover seder, discussing the unique requirements and opportunities of a holiday in space!

The hasidic movement emphasizes the mitzvah of happiness more than any other in Judaism.

Two important commandments contained in this week's Torah reading are side by side? Why is that? What is the connection?

An ancient Torah commandment given to farmers conveys an important lesson for all of us that remains relevant to this day.

Sometimes, the holiest of the holy is attained by using your heart and your God-given brains.

Enjoy a couple of drinks, and when you get to the Purim level of tipsiness, let it remind you that God is always there - even when it seems that he isn’t.

As readers may already know, the borders of the modern-day State of Israel are but a fraction of the true biblical borders of the Promised Land.

Every morning a Jew should wake up and feel fortunate to have the Torah and the opportunity to observe its commandments. We remember this even more so on Shavuot.

The bottom line matters little. It is the effort, investment and time that one puts into Torah study that God cares about.

What does God mean by saying He will bless us if we observe his commandents? How can we succeed in His eyes?

This moving story of a Shabbat miracle teaches two lessons - one spiritual, the other on physical safety.

Jews should also look to the great non-Jews of the world for advice, tips, insights and words of wisdom.