This week’s Torah portion is “Pinchas” (Numbers 25:10-30:1), and it we read about the zealot by that name.

Ultimately, there is one reason for all the restrictions, and it is because the Torah says so. That said, a number of interpretations have been offered.

As King David said, 'God’s Torah is perfect…it refreshes the soul.' (Psalms 19:7). No need to add, no grounds to subtract.

If the Torah is so adamant that we be kind even to a thief, how much more so should we be kind to our friends and neighbors! 

When we judge other people favorably, God judges us favorably in turn.

Judaism does not glorify war and advocates restraint before making any drastic moves. Self-defense is one justification for battle.

'If you hurt an orphan or a widow, I will hear their cries and I will take revenge against you.'

While it may surprise many, the Torah calls for the death penalty in certain limited circumstances.

There are millions of people all over the world who believe in the words of the Bible. It is all predicated on the belief that the 5 books of Moses are true. But is the Torah authentic?