Far And Near

Pain And Hope

As we proceed through the Three Weeks leading to Tisha B'Av, Guest Contributor Mark Rothman examines the Talmud's description of G-d's anguish over the destruction of the Temple, and applies the lessons to a personal loss.

Permanence

Guest Contributor Sheldon Kasdan brings insights of Rabbi Shalom Rosner on Parshat Pinchas, regarding Moshe's request for a permanent leader, and G-d's commandment to institute the twice-daily Tamid sacrifice.

Ornamental Purity

Guest Contributor Abe Mezrich, one of our Mishna Yomit teachers, speculates on why ornaments attached to vehicles do not become halachically "impure." Read Abe's Torah Writing newsletter at https://abemezrich.substack.com/

Census With A Twist

Guest Contributor Dr. Rena Selya Cohen explains why the census depicted in Parshat Pinchas is different, with added details and family stories.

The Zealot

Guest Contributor David Nimmer examines the "cliffhanger" of Parshat Balak, followed by the opening of Parshat Pinchas, and explores the Talmudic dispute over whether Pinchas's act of zealotry was justified.