Vayelech

When we make the inspiration and excitement themselves the goal, we stumble, because inspiration and excitement naturally dissipate.

In depth study of the weekly Torah portion.

By standing firmly by our principles and convictions we can move forward in life.

"וילך משה וידבר את הדברים האלה אל כל ישראל...לא אוכל עוד לצאת ולבוא" “Moshe went and spoke these words to all of Israel...I can no longer go out and come in.” (31:1-2) QUESTION: Rashi always uses selected words of the pasuk as a heading for his explanatio...

To make the Torah live anew, it is not enough to hand it on cognitively – as mere history and law. It must speak to us affectively, emotionally.

Adults are hit-and-miss: they might be inspired for a while, but their excitement often dissipates just as quickly. When a child buys into something, however, that commitment can last a lifetime.

There’s no such thing as history in Judaism. The last message that Moses imparted to his people demonstrates this point.

Let's imagine that you would be celebrating your 120th birthday today, with your body in full function. What would you do?

The link to heaven seemed to pass away with Moses; from here on, the people would have to rely on their own analyses . . .