Timeless Torah

How many times have you said, “If G-d would only show me a miracle, I would surely believe.” Obviously, if G-d showed us His hand, we would be impressed, even overwhelmed. But believe? I don’t think so.  read more »

It wasn’t his connections, his former status, or his previous job that catapulted him to immortal fame by having an entire Torah portion named after him. It was his advice. What could Yisro teach Moses?  read more »

The sentiment, “I may not be religious, but I’m a good person,” is hardly new. Indeed, the very first Jews already believed that Divine dogma only addresses rituals and not the vast multitude of activities we call life.  read more »

The Revelation at Sinai was the most profound event in our nation’s history. Was this the greatest miracle of all time? How does it compare, for example, with the Splitting of the Sea?  read more »

An amazing observation: Mitzvos relating to G-d begin with intellectual concepts and progress to concrete actions, while Mitzvos between man and his neighbor flow in the opposite direction. Why?  read more »

Sinai teaches us that intelligence, education, and reason does not guarantee morality. If it did, then ten lawyers would be more ethical than ten garbage sweepers. The absurdity of this position is obvious.  read more »

No other religious communication has exercised a greater influence on the moral and social development of man than the Ten Commandments. But we dare not forget the few laws which immediately follow.  read more »

4 Images of Sinai

Revelation was the most profound event in our nation’s history, the singular moment when G-d spoke ‘face-to-face’ to His nation. Was this the greatest miracle of all time? How does it compare, for example, with the Splitting of The Sea?  read more »