Pe'or was an idol in Biblical times that was worshiped by depositing human waste before it. In what ways are we still guilty of this form of idol worship?   more »

Why is the link between performing a Mitzvah and giving birth to a new child?   more »

Seven Thoughts for Seven Nights   more »

What was Bilaam thinking? How could he have hoped to manipulate G-d against G-d's own children? How could he hope to harness divine powers to counter purpose with the divine   more »

Before the birth of our youngest son, my wife and I engaged the nurses in discussion about labor and delivery. When they kept repeating the phrase, "Mother Nature knows best," I was tempted to ask, "Who is this mother you call nature, do you mean G-d?" I wondered how their scientific minds would respond. Does Mother Nature dictate to G-d or does G-d dictate to Mother Nature? Let's turn to this week's Torah portion to glean inspiration.    more »