Hashem leads the Bnei Yisrael away from the Plishtim so that they don't demand to return to Egypt. But, if they were going to react that way with the Meraglim anyway, why not just lead them on the shortest route?
In 2015 we tried to figure out why the Bnei Yisrael needed to be told that they were leaving during the Spring Season.
In 2012 we discussed a very simple question asked by the Steipler. If hitting one frog brought forth more frogs, why did the Egyptians keep hitting that frog?
In 2012 we studied Moshe's four arguments against leading the Bnei Yisrael out of Egypt. Only one makes Hashem angry. Why is that?
In 2014, we saw that two seemingly unexciting Pesukim reflected an unfortunate reality that may have existed with Yosef, his father, and his brothers.
How do we define ourselves and our relationship with others? In 2013, we looked toward Chazal's depiction of how Yosef convinced Yaakov that he was actually still alive.
Last year we learned a Ramban that showed us what the brothers of Yosef thought was the worse thing they had done to their brother.
In preparation for Chanukah 2014 we used a comment of the Bach to give us a mission for the eight days of Chanukah.
In 2014, we highlighted a beautiful idea of the Kedushat Levi. He reminds us to always be there in the prisons of life.
Yaakov is concerned about confronting both his brother and Eisav. The Beit HaLevi, with the help of the Meshech Chochma explain these two different threats and the challenge of Chanukah.
The Torah emphasizes that Yaakov left Be'er Sheva. We go back to 2013 to review an amazing question of the Kli Yakar with two very fundamental answers.
We review an idea that we learned together in 2010. Was Eisav's sale of the Bechora so bad? Shouldn't we argue that it came from a good place. Rav Moshe Feinstein explains Eisav's shortsighted decision.
In 2011, in an attempt to figure out why Yitzchak was Davening in the fields, we learned about the amazing power of Tefillat Mincha.
In 2014, we noted that the source for Zerizin Makdimin L'Mitzvot comes from our Parsha. In our quest to find the source we will better frame how to perform Mitzvot.
For this year's Shabbos Project we go back to the idea we learned together during last year's Shabbos Project. The Torah goes out of the way to mention Avraham's age at the time of the command of Lech L'cha. However, thi
Are there different forms of unity? We go back to 2013 to review a beautiful idea of Rav Meir Shapiro.
We review an idea from 2012 trying to explain why the initial plans for creation changed throughout the process. What does it mean when the Midrash says that Hashem created worlds and destroyed them?
If we celebrate Sh'mini Atzeret because Hashem finds it difficult for us to leave Him, aren't we just prolonging the agony? We review an important explanation of the purpose of Sh'mini Atzeret.
Why does Kohelet continue to use the symbol of the Shemesh? We explore Sun and Shade and find a deep and meaningful message for the Jewish Farmer as he harvests his crop as well as the modern day Jew.
Why do we compare the Beit HaMikdash to a Sukkah? Why is Sukkah the one Mitzvah that Hashem will give to the nations of the world as a test?
Moshe is commanded to climb Har Nevo in broad daylight. This command will remind us of an important consideration in the way we serve Hashem.
The Tur (OC 582) explains the prominence of the word "U'V'Chein" in the Davening of the Yamim Noraim. His explanation will change our Tefillot on Yom Kippur forever.
The Ibn Ezra explains why he believes that the Mitzvah of HaKhel had to take place specifically during the Shemittah year.
The angel calls out to Avraham before he takes the life of Yitzchak. The angel's formulation will help us frame the days of Rosh HaShanah through Yom Kippur.
Words of introduction regarding our new Podcasting project.
