Who’s Really in Charge?

Freedom is one of the most cherished ideas in human life. We all want the ability to make our own choices, to live on our own terms, and not feel controlled by others or by circumstances. But what does “freedom” really mean? In the Torah’s perspective, one of the most...

Building Something That Matters

This week Hashem says: “וְעָשׂוּ לִי מִקְדָּשׁ — Make for Me a sanctuary,וְשָׁכַנְתִּי בְּתוֹכָם — and I will dwell among them.” It doesn’t say that Hashem will dwell “in it (the sanctuary)” — but “among them.” The Mishkan (Tabernacle) wasn’t just about building a...