Guest Columnists

If G‑d plants someone in your circle of influence who needs you, be there for them—even if it’s not your thing.

It’s all very poetic, but what exactly happened that inspired them to burst into this serenade?

Sometimes the term “clouds of glory” is used, while at other times it simply refers to “clouds.” Why is this?

Embrace the struggle that is part of a nuanced and complex life. Be humble and stay open to the lesson.

The people of Israel were dying of dehydration. But where would they find water in the barren and arid desert?

We really should not have to die at all, despite Adam's sin. And G-d, so to speak, is sensitive to this. It "embarrasses" Him...

Miriam’s self-sacrifice and determination serve as an ever-present inspiration.

How does the agent of destruction become the agent of healing?

Learn about the mysterious red heifer, which left even King Solomon, the wisest of all men, scratching his head in wonderment.

Bereft of the aura of the untouchable, Israel became vulnerable to external threats.

Moses striking the rock is among the most famous and enigmatic stories in the Torah.

The Red Heifer is the single most incomprehensible commandment in the Torah. By the same token, it most accurately represents the most incomprehensible part of the soul.