Exodus, the Book of

The second book of the Torah, which is called the Book of Names, begins with again listing the names of the twelve tribes. Explore the importance and influence of a name, and other intriguing curios on Jewish names. For example, why don’t we find referenc...

Ch. 1 verses 1-8: Introduction, portion begins with the names of all the sons of Yaakov. It tells us that there were 70 souls total and that Yosef was in Egypt. That generation died. The next generation was exceedingly fruitful and the land was filled wit...

Do you define yourself by who you are, or by what you do?

When one partner betrays the other, for reconciliation to occur, each must feel that “we are so connected that you mean more to me than whatever it was that you did.”

The name of Moshe isn’t mentioned in the portion of Tetzaveh, hinting to his passing, which is this time of year on the 7th of Adar. But Moshe was also born on the 7th of Adar, so where’s that alluded to in the parsha?

A question about the menorah’s decoration, leads to a broader perplexing issue: how is it possible to have unresolved quandaries when it comes to actual Jewish practice?

The Torah outlines four types of guardians and their respective level of responsibility. A fascinating insight on its spiritual application.

The Rambam details three steps needed for conversion, including bringing a sacrifice in Temple times. So what is the convert’s status today when no sacrifice can be offered?

What is so novel in Yitro’s seemingly obvious idea for Moses to create a hierarchy of leadership, hence a system of delegation, which Moses didn’t initiate on his own?

There are three views on how the people joined Moshe in song at the splitting of the sea. Learn how these differing opinions correspond to three levels of unity.