Study Torah for Guidance in Today’s World
We would be wise to study Biblical stories and marvel at their relevance, even today.
Study an Ethical Blueprint
Study Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the Fathers, and recognize how much there is to glean from this incredible ethical blueprint. In the second chapter of Pirkei Avot, there is an especially…
Time for Study
In order to demystify an otherwise difficult Biblical passage, set aside time to delve into the commentaries to appreciate the deeper meaning of the text. In this week’s Torah portion,…
Torah Tech
Download Jewish apps to enhance your daily Jewish activities, including the ability to study Torah.
Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Tonight starts the holiday of Shemini Atzeret, literally the "Gathering of the Eighth," a connected, yet independent, holiday that immediately follows Sukkot. During the seven days of…
Simchat Torah 5784-2023
“The Evolving Holiday” (updated and revised from Simchat Torah 5767-2006) by, Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald The festival of Simchat Torah is one of the most joyous on the Jewish calendar. In…
Israel’s City of Torah
Learn more about Bnei Brak, the city of Torah study in the heart of Israel.
Study Partners
Schedule time to study Torah and Jewish thought with others as it will sharpen and help refine your understanding. In the very same chapter of Pirkei Avot/Ethics of the Fathers that…
Torah, To What Can I Compare Thee?
Various biblical verses and rabbinic texts often compare the Torah to different natural resources, in order to teach us about the greatness of the Torah in terms that can be more readily…
Study the Weekly Portion
Set aside time each week to explore the weekly Torah portion to uncover the deeper meaning behind the text and the fascinating takeaway messages for daily living. As an example, there is…