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Jun 14, 2026, 8:18 AM

Tammuz: The Chet of Constriction

After the liberation of Nissan, the healing work of Iyar, and the grand revelation of Sivan, the Jewish calendar undergoes a sudden change in tone. The brilliant light of Sinai begins to fade into the heavy heat of summer, and...

Jun 12, 2026, 5:27 AM

Power versus Influence (Korach, Covenant & Conversation)

The Korach rebellion was an unholy alliance of individuals and groups united by their grievances with Moses’ leadership. There was Korach himself, a member of the tribe of Levi, angry (according to Rashi) that he had not been given...

Jun 12, 2026, 12:58 AM

The Knicks, a Wedding, and a Masterclass in Unity

My Wednesday started with texts and posts to childhood friends about the upcoming Knicks playoff game. I was nervous, like some of my friends, that the Knicks would break our hearts with a game 4 loss. Being a Knicks fan...

Jun 11, 2026, 1:41 PM

Korach: Unholy Coalitions Cloaked in Holiness

One of the most remarkable features of Korach’s rebellion is the extraordinary coalition he manages to assemble. At first glance, the various groups that join him seem to have little in common. Korach himself is a Levite whose grievance appears...

Jun 11, 2026, 2:57 AM

The Shul That Makes Demands

Our Shuls used to make demands on us. They expected you to come whether or not the davening suited your taste. They expected you to daven with whoever showed up, not with the people you would have chosen. That...

Menachem Creditor

Jun 10, 2026, 11:47 PM

Our Capacity to Meet the Moment (Shlach)

The core moment of Parshat Shlach begins when Moses sends scouts to see the Promised Land. Perhaps he sends them because God commands it. Perhaps he sends them because the people need it. Either way, their assignment is clear:...

Ben-Tzion Spitz

Jun 10, 2026, 8:57 PM

Destiny’s Name (Korach)

“The real test of a man is not how well he plays the role he has invented for himself, but how well he plays the role that destiny assigned to him.” -Jan Patocka The age of prophecy has long passed us...

Sharona Margolin Halickman

Jun 10, 2026, 8:11 PM

Leaders who are not corrupt

Moshe, the leader in Parshat Korach and Shmuel, the leader in the Haftara (Shmuel I 11:14-12:22) had a lot in common. They were great leaders but unfortunately, their sons did not follow in their footsteps. God was the one...

Jun 9, 2026, 10:04 AM

A Giant Leap: Lunar Landing and Legal Impossibility

Hatzofe, Friday 25 July 1969 (Historical Jewish Press, https://www.nli.org.il/he/discover/newspapers/jpress)

On 20 July 1969, the Apollo 11 Lunar Module successfully landed on the Moon. Neil Armstrong, followed by Buzz Aldrin, became the first humans to walk on the lunar surface. As Armstrong stepped out of the spacecraft, he famously...

Jun 9, 2026, 4:11 AM

Physics of the Mystics: Lowering Your “Spiritual Gravity” to Touch the Infinite

How the Baal Shem Tov Saw 15 Years into the Future There is a beautiful and mind-blowing story from the history of Chassidut that seems almost impossible to believe at first. It sounds like a miracle that defies the rules...

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