Moses
Was Netanyahu chosen by God, or judged too harshly by man? - opinion
There was a young man who was chosen. He did not choose himself. In fact, he had no plans to enter politics and no ambition to become prime minister. Yet God often chooses people who never expect it.
Parashat Korah: Misreading intentions
Joshua's spies chose faith over fear - can Israel do the same?
A different mind, a shared covenant - opinion
Parashat Beha’alotcha: A journey to the unknown
After about a year of camping near Mount Sinai, the children of Israel began moving toward the Promised Land.
Feeling sorry for Moses
Parashat Bamidbar: Ohel Mo’ed: Intimacy & modesty
God’s speaking to Moses – more than reflecting holiness, reflects the intimacy of direct communication and connection with the creator.
10 of the best Jewish tweets about the pre-Passover Suez Canal blockage
The Suez Canal has been blocked for days by a giant container ship, causing big problems for the global shipping industry and starting a torrent of social media memes. But what’s Jewish about it?
Lost biblical scroll may have been 2,700 years old, Israeli scholar says
“The text is very reminiscent of the book of Deuteronomy, and anyone who is familiar with it would feel it. But there are also some differences,” Dershowitz said.
Parashat Vayakhel – Pekudei: Who produces our medicine?
We notice a phrase that is repeated often while the Torah describes the execution of the directions: “As the Lord commanded Moses.” This phrase is repeated no fewer than 19 times.
Parashat Va'era: When power meets empathy
People often use power, and when it is employed, it is not easy to overcome it. The Midrash teaches us that when power is met with empathy, consideration and compassion, it collapses and retreats.
Parashat Va'era: Despair and destinations
The news of liberation comes to the slaves of Israel – but they are unable to hear it.
Moses, a diplomatic negotiator ahead of his time
Moses’ goal is to take the people out of slavery and bring them to the land of Israel but he never states that.
Former MK to 'Post': Israel needs a leader like Moses - opinion
As we go through the process over the next 76 days of choosing the party we will vote for, or the person whom we want serving as prime minister, perhaps we should examine how they compare to Moses.