Parshah Messages

The "Second Passover," is observed on the 14th of Iyar. The origin of this semi-holiday is quite fascinating...

What was the underlying reason for the Israelites' grumbling about the manna -- the most perfect food? Were they ungrateful wretches, or just normal people?

The Jews tested G-d, and incurred His wrath. But G-d Himself set the example, by testing Abraham. Is this hypocrisy?

Bad mouthing others is an ugly character flaw. There are two ways to combat this natural tendency.