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The caper bush

The Secret of the Caper Bush

And how it is connected to the daughters of Zelophehad and the Torah portions of Pinchas and Masei

Harnug 4

The Parasite That Killed the Acacia Tree — and Served Moses as a Dire Parable

In the middle of Shabbat Nitzavim, walking through Moshav Ein Yahav, I suddenly understood the problematic verse

Jabbok 23

The Hike That Solved the Mystery Behind the Jabbok Crossing

At the Jabbok crossing we received the name of the people of Israel. But what really happened there? For Parashat Vayishlach

Seven how much

All the Mitzvot of Seven Have a Common Denominator

And most of them are followed by the eighth day. For Parashat Behar

man holding the vintage lamp with a candle outside. Copy space for your text

Why Does a Blind Man Need to Hold a Flashlight?

If the poor fellow won't help himself a little, we won't be able to help him either (Ki Tavo)

Photo: Netanel Elinson

It’s Not Always Fun to Make Dreams Come True

What did I learn from my little son's Hanukkah money? (Miketz)

The Borders of the Land

How the Borders of the Land Shaped the Israeli Character

The detailed borders in Parashat Masei tell us a great deal about who we are

Ha'apala

What Is the Most Beloved Sin in the Tanakh?

On the Ma'apilim on the mountain - for Parashat Shelach

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