Peiros From the Parsha

1

Bereshis: The Fire of Here and Now

Oct 9, 2026

1:59

Why do we make a blessing on fire after Shabbos?

2

Hoshana Rabbah-Shmini Atzeres: A Vanity for Valuables

Oct 1, 2026

4:41

Why must a Sukkah be able to be temporary?

3

Sukkos: Communal Clouds and Private Booths

Sep 24, 2026

2:53

Why does it say "Ani Hashem Elokeichem" in the section of Sukkos? Insight into commemorating Clouds of Glory & actual booths.

4

Yom Kippur: The Man Who Wasn't There

Sep 20, 2026

2:38

Why is no one allowed to watch the Kohain Gadol enter the Holy of Holies?

5

Ha’azinu: New Name, Same Modesty

Sep 18, 2026

1:44

Why is Yehoshua called Hoshea?

6

Rosh Hashana_ Beyond Human Reason

Sep 11, 2026

2:41

Alternative title: G-d's Bind

7

Netzavim-Vayelech: Shofar, Shepherds, and Sheva Brachos

Sep 4, 2026

2:05

What is the origin of the word Re'im?

8

Ki Savo: The Confession of Appreciation

Aug 28, 2026

2:16

What does a declaration about tithing have to do with a confession?

9

Ki Seitzei: Double Standards

Aug 21, 2026

1:08

Why is it so hard to repent for owning false measures?

10

Shoftim: Elan Means Tree

Aug 14, 2026

1:20

Why are people compared to trees?

11

Re'eh: The Blessing is Already Here

Aug 7, 2026

1:39

An alternate understanding of the blessing referred to in the opening of this Parsha.

12

Eikev: Fair Favor

Jul 31, 2026

1:42

Why does Hashem, who does not show favor, show favor to the Jews?

13

Va'eschanan: Every Bit Counts, but it is Better Together

Jul 24, 2026

2:40

Why did Hashem say Zachor and Shamor at the same time?

14

Devarim: Changing Courses

Jul 17, 2026

2:27

What is there is space in the middle of 2:8?

15

Matos Ma’asei: Title Waive

Jul 10, 2026

2:22

Why do three leaders not have the title Nasi?

16

Pinchus: Zeidy Would be Proud

Jul 3, 2026

2:39

Why does the Torah repeat Pinchus's lineage?

17

Chukas Balak- 1, 2, 2 and a half… 3

Jun 26, 2026

3:06

Why did Hashem have the donkey speak?

18

Korach: Reaffirming "Deeds"

Jun 19, 2026

1:33

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Shelach: The Great Turnaround

Jun 11, 2026

2:37

What ended up happening to the grapes the spies brought back from Israel?

20

Beha’aloscha: The Approachability of Humility

Jun 5, 2026

2:10

Why does the Torah speak about Moshe's humility immediately after Miriam speaks about Moshe?

21

Naso: Erasing Oneself for Peace

May 29, 2026

1:16

What can we learn from the erasure of the Sotah scroll?

22

Shavuos- The Novelty in Boaz’s Greeting

May 20, 2026

2:48

Why does Megillas Rus (2:4) use the word, "Behold" before recording his greeting to his workers?

23

Bamidbar- Together Through the Tabernacle

May 15, 2026

1:30

Why did Hashem wait until now to instruct us to divide into four flags?Also: A reminder why we read Bamidbar the week before Shavuos.

24

Behar/Bechukosai- The Grass in Greener with Shmitah

May 8, 2026

3:51

Why does the land need to rest?

25

Emor- Delayed Gratification

May 1, 2026

4:12

What prompted the Blasphemer?

26

Acharei Mos/Kedoshim- All in a Prefix

Apr 24, 2026

1:12

What does "to your fellow" mean?

27

Tazria/Metzora- Atoning for What Was Said, Atoning for What Wasn’t Said

Apr 17, 2026

1:58

In the purification process for one who has been healed from Tzara'as, one of the birds is sent free. What does this represent?

28

Shmini- Who Knows Eight?

Apr 10, 2026

3:25

Think deeper

29

Pesach II- Plan B

Apr 7, 2026

4:11

What do Pinney Elbaum, Pesach Sheini, and the Second Temple have in common?

30

Pesach- Children, Questions, Curiosity

Apr 1, 2026

3:49

Why so many questions?

31

Tzav/Shabbos Hagadol- Updating the Gratitude

Mar 27, 2026

3:00

Why is the Korban Todah only eaten for one day?

32

Vayikra- The Thought Counts

Mar 20, 2026

1:16

What is the purpose of the Korban Olah?

33

Vayakhel/Pekudei/Hachodesh- Accounting for Money and Time

Mar 13, 2026

1:28

Time for audits

34

Ki Sisa/Parah- Humility Makes Adam

Mar 6, 2026

3:54

An insight into Yechezkiel's "nickname" and how Moshe was able to understand his people.

35

Purim- Mordechai Stays Behind

Mar 3, 2026

2:36

Greatness is within reach. It just may not be the type that gets the limelight.

36

Tetzaveh/Zachor- Bells! Bells! Bells!

Feb 27, 2026

1:15

Do not startle others.

37

Terumah- The Most Valuable Gems

Feb 20, 2026

1:56

From the way the Torah lists the materials we learn about generosity and effort.

38

Mishpatim/Shekalim- A Coin of Fire

Feb 13, 2026

2:10

Let's get fired up for the first of the Daled Parshiyos!

39

Yisro- Honestly Speaking

Feb 6, 2026

2:36

I hope this message rings true.

40

Beshalach- Split Sea, United Song

Jan 30, 2026

1:35

What a good Shabbos for a reunion.

41

Bo- Bound for the Longest Journey

Jan 23, 2026

2:16

A reflection on Tefillin and the challenge of ensuring that what we know, feel, and believe actually shapes how we live.

42

Va'era- The Balancing Act

Jan 16, 2026

2:19

Runner up title: The Disappearing Act

43

Vayechi- Avoiding the "I"

Jan 9, 2026

1:51

Learn how to avoid Ayin Hara

44

Shemos- Drawn to Draw: Turning Experience into Mission

Jan 9, 2026

1:10

Does the verse properly explain the origin of Moshe's name?

45

Vayigash- He Waited 22 Years... and Said Shema

Dec 26, 2025

2:06

What was Yaakov doing instead of kissing Yosef?

46

Miketz/Chanukah- When Extra Credit is the Assignment

Dec 19, 2025

3:53

An insight into the miracle of Chanukah and Yosef.

47

Vayeshev- Taking the Heat so Others Do Not Have To

Dec 12, 2025

1:34

Learn about Elan's secret weapon

48

Vayishlach- Yaakov vs. the Angel: The Original Solo Match

Dec 5, 2025

1:45

The power of L'vado.

49

Vayetzei- Shmittah Roots in Orlah Soil

Nov 28, 2025

3:36

One-sentence takeaway “Vayetzei” doesn’t just mark movement on a map; it names an inner commitment to integrity that travels with us into every setting.

50

Toldos- Stealing from the Thief

Nov 21, 2025

1:21

What prompted Rivkah to pull off the most impactful heist of all time?