The Torah doesn't tell history for the sake of story telling. As readers of this column know, every biblical episode holds relevance to our modern day. How do we split the sea in the modern day?   more »

Behind them was an army bristling for war. Before them was an ocean, deep and impassable. They could neither advance nor retreat. What could they do? Moses tried an age-old tactic. He cried out to G-d. But G-d rebuked him, “Why do you cry to me? Tell the children of Israel to journey forth.”   more »

Every Shabbos table boasts a goblet of wine and two loaves of bread - Challah. Why do we have two loaves of bread? Our Parsha teaches that, in the desert, G-d gave our ancestors a daily portion of Manna. On Friday he gave them two portions, one for Friday the other for Shabbos. We mark this miracle by placing two loaves of bread on our Shabbos table.   more »

It was a 200-meter race and the contestants gathered at the start line were anxiously anticipating the starting gun. Yossi had trained for months and was confident in his ability to win. At the crack of the gun Yossi was off and quickly established a comfortable lead. Rounding the first bend he glanced over his left shoulder and noticed a competitor stumble and fall to the ground.   more »