Parashah and Politics

Explore the resilience of the Jewish spirit through Torah's cycle, celebrating endings as new beginnings, and the enduring legacy of Moses and Simchat Torah.

Explore the eerie parallels between Purim and Nuremberg, as Rabbi Soloveichik delves into the defeat of evil and the spiritual power of scriptural songs.

Explore the covenantal bond in Judaism through the poignant story of Yossi Hershkovitz, whose song unites generations in faith and memory.

Explore Jewish resilience and faith during WWII, celebrating Passover amidst peril, and the enduring covenant with God through history and scripture.

Explore the power of memory in Jewish history, linking biblical commands to remember with insights from Hamlet and Sherlock Holmes.

Explore the duality of human nature through Torah and art, examining rootedness and exploration in Rabbi Soloveichik's insights and Turner's painting.

Explore the significance of Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal in Jewish history, unity, and identity, as revealed through Moses and Joseph's stories.

Explore how gratitude and psalms connect Jews to the Holy Land, enduring through exile and hope, as Rabbi Soloveichik delves into Deuteronomy's lessons.

Explore the enduring legacy of the Jewish people, contrasting Carthage's fall with Jerusalem's resilience, through the lens of Torah and history.

Explore how faith conquers fear in Deuteronomy, as Rabbi Soloveichik reflects on Israel's courage and unity amidst adversity.

Explore the Golan's deep ties to Jewish history and its modern significance, as Rabbi Soloveichik delves into ancient connections and current events.

Explore the power of inheritance and love through biblical tales and historical discoveries, revealing how cherished legacies shape our future.

Explore how Menachem Begin's Torah study on Balaam's story reveals the enduring uniqueness of Jewish identity and its impact on modern Zionism.

Explore Moses' leadership through a biblical lens, contrasting Machiavelli's views on power, fear, and love, and the enduring impact of inspiration and awe.

Explore the intertwined tales of Korach and the spies, revealing the profound bond between the Jewish soul and the Holy Land's destiny.

Explore the parallels between Truman's unexpected rise to power and Joshua's leadership after Moses, revealing the divine hand in history and leadership.

Explore how small moments in Parashat Beha'alotcha can alter history, revealing the power of courage and unity in shaping Jewish destiny.

Explore the legacy of Nahshon, Jewish unity, and courage from biblical times to modern heroism, highlighting Operation Nahshon and Arnon Zamora.

Explore how an Israeli song and the Book of Numbers reveal the strength of family and faith in overcoming adversity and finding hope in dark times.

Explore the profound connection between Torah, the resurrection of Israel's land, and its enduring significance in Jewish history and politics.

Explore Picart's 18th-century etchings, the shofar's call to freedom, and the profound link between liberty and spiritual awakening in Jewish tradition.

Explore how matzah, a symbol of freedom and faith, connects Jewish history from the Exodus to the moon, revealing the purpose behind liberation.

Explore how Jewish memory and empathy shape moral leadership, highlighting Israel's global impact and the call to be distinct yet compassionate.

Explore the Hebrew influence on university seals, Yom Kippur rituals, and the intertwining of faith and knowledge in academia with Rabbi Soloveichik.

Explore the true meaning of "Pesach" as divine protection, linking ancient rituals to modern Jerusalem's resilience and faith in times of peril.

Explore the Jewish love of life through stories of sacrifice, faith, and the enduring power of tradition in the face of adversity.

Explore Scalia's critique of "to thine own self be true" and its parallels with Nadab and Abihu's tragic tale of misguided individualism in Leviticus.

Explore how leaders are shaped by others and divine providence, with insights from Torah and history, highlighting gratitude and leadership lessons.

Explore the contrast between Abraham's altar of grace and Prometheus' rebellion, reflecting on sacrifice, divine goodness, and human reliance on God.

Explore the mystery of God's presence in the Tabernacle and Jerusalem, reflecting the unique bond with the Jewish people and the "scandal of particularity."