Humash

In an original analysis of one of the most famous stories in the Torah, Maier Becker calls into question many long-held assumptions about this week's parasha and proposes a new reading based on the interpretations of traditional exegetes.

Isaac occupies the middle position among the three Patriarchs. Gavriel Lakser offers a novel reading of his character that portrays Isaac as a uniquely relatable figure for our times.

Ben Greenfield examines the curious parallels between the stories of Moshe in the ark and the splitting of the sea.

Ben Greenfield calls attention to a crucial, but unnoticed feature of the early narratives in Exodus.

For Eve Grubin, Bilam's hidden messages is a lesson for the Torah and for life.

Jon Kelsen uncovers a deeper rabbinic meaning to the blood needed to "passover" the Israelites.

Lazarre Simckes analyses Joseph’s dreams through the lens of trauma psychology.

This week's Parashah introduces us to the city of Shechem. Tamar Weissman examines the various appearances of this city throughout Tanakh, explaining that while it is a city of rupture, it is also one of covenant and fraternity.

Ezra Sivan compares biblical covenants, the all-important circumcision of Abraham and Shabbat

How do Moses Mendelssohn and Revelation jibe? Judah Kerbel offers some perspective.