Maimonides’ view indicates that while Amalek is viewed collectively, this is still a result of active threatening behavior.

The name of this week’s Torah portion is Mishpatim, meaning “laws.” But in Hebrew, there isn’t just one word for law. There are three, each with its own nuance: Mishpatim are rational laws ...

In this Torah portion, “Beshalach,” it is Egypt now pursuing the Israelites after we already left. God again hardens Pharaoh’s heart as He did in the final five plagues. There, it was to ...

Much of this week’s Parshah highlights the epic conclusion to the Exodus, where the Jews cross the split sea, and the pursuing Egyptians are devoured by the raging waters coming back to their ...

In the Torah portion this week, Beshalach, we are told in Exodus 13:18 that the Israelites arose from Egypt “chamushim,” “armed.” This translation, “armed,” is correct, as we can ...

The Torah verses convey profound messages that we can insightfully extract for our daily lives. Rabbi Shay Tahan, the Rosh Kollel of Shaarei Ezra in Brooklyn, NY, graciously opens the gates to ...