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A Land Being Rebuilt

When we speak about the miracle of Israel, we often think of dramatic moments – wars won against impossible odds, hostages rescued, or immigrants arriving home after centuries of exile.

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Vaetchanan | Deuteronomy 3:23- 7:11

To kick off his farewell speech, Moshe reminds the people of the sin of the spies.

These events are not easy to understand, but the book of Deuteronomy reiterates that God is the ultimate decision-maker, and His plan is good.

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Devarim| Deuteronomy 1:1- 3:22

To kick off his farewell speech, Moshe reminds the people of the sin of the spies.

These events are not easy to understand, but the book of Deuteronomy reiterates that God is the ultimate decision-maker, and His plan is good.

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A Letter from Shmuel, July 2026

There is a famous Jewish fable of a poor man, in despair, approaching his rabbi for much needed advice. “Rabbi,” he says, “my house is tiny, but my family is large.

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Pinchas | Numbers 25:10 – 30:1

After his violent act ended the plague that struck the Children of Israel for their sin with the women of Moab, Pinchas received a covenant of peace from God. What? Peace for such a man of war?

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Balak | Numbers 22:2 – 25:9

The Prophet Balam is a huge disappointment after he is unable to fulfill his contract to curse Israel. This is a weird story! Why is it in the Torah at all?

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