Torah with a Punch

Every week an essay on the Torah portion from Rabbi Sagal; brief, punchy, and inspirational

Israel Memorial Day
Israel Memorial Day
The desecration of a Sacred Day
Yom HaShoah
Yom HaShoah
Voyage of the Damned-the Story of the St Louis
Pour Out Your Wrath
Pour Out Your Wrath
It is Time to Face an Uncomfortable Truth
Tzav
Tzav
Next Year May we be Free
“Extra Large”-parashat Pekudei
“Extra Large”-parashat Pekudei
Leaders Serve the People
Vayakhel
Vayakhel
Women and Men are Equal and the Bible tells us So!
Parashat Ki Tisa
Parashat Ki Tisa
Beware the Strong-Man!
Tetzaveh
Tetzaveh
Doing the Mundane with Joy
Parashat Terumah
Parashat Terumah
Make Room for God
Mishpatim
Mishpatim
Caring for others is essential to Judaism
Yitro
Yitro
Good behavior is a precondition for the Torah.
Shemot
Shemot
The Shmot begins the epic story of Moses.
Beshallach
Beshallach
Finding Strength in the Lesson of the Manna.

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