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.”

Is our connection to G-d inherent or developed through Torah? Let's explore the design of the Holy Ark to understand our relationship with G-d.

The final law in the Rambam’s laws on constructing the Beis HaMikdash addresses the daily pre-dawn inspection by the Kohanim with torches in their hands. The exception is Shabbos, where they inspected with stationed lamps to avoid a rabbinic prohibition. ...

After their terrible downfall with the golden calf, the Jewish people had to come together, pick up the pieces and move forward to implement the command to build a home for G-d.

Why weren't the women involved with the sin of the golden calf? And how can even our darkest mistakes uplift us?

Explore the Rambam’s teaching on how the hiding of the Aron was part of the original plans in constructing the Beis HaMikdash. This sheds light on the eternity of the Holy Temple. (Based on Likutei Sichos vol. 21 Beshalach, sicha 2)

After succeeding in tasting personal freedom, we often slip back into our fears, traumas and self-limiting beliefs. To move forward, we need to get in touch with our deepest core.