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Weekly Torah portion: examination, distinction and knowledge — the evolution of knowledge

Maimonides frames kashrut as more than dietary law, urging knowledge and classification of nature to deepen understanding of creation and inspire moral life

Michael Eisenberg | 04.10.26

פעילות כוחות צה"ל בפיקוד הצפון במבצע שאגת הארי

The moment Moses asked: what is the plan?

As fighting in Iran and Lebanon drags on, Israel faces a familiar question with no clear endgame; a Passover reading offers a lens for living with doubt and finding meaning only in hindsight

Rabbi David Stav | 04.03.26

From control to responsibility: What Passover teaches CEOs about real freedom

Leadership isn’t about doing whatever you want; it’s about self-governance, responsibility and moving forward, even without certainty, while keeping your people with you

Ziv Elul | 03.30.26

The spirit of reform: why flawed planning can undo a sacred act

Parashat Tzav argues that the Torah’s distinction between notar and pigul is not just about ritual law, but about the moral weight of intention, planning and the need to rethink tradition in changing times

Michael Eisenberg | 03.27.26

Torah Portion Tzav: The question every CEO should be asking

Do we measure success by outcomes, or by the person we become along the way? From Torah wisdom to today’s boardrooms, success may be measured less by results and more by how work shapes discipline, thinking and long-term capability

Ziv Elul | 03.26.26

Weekly Torah portion: Parashat Vayikra on awareness or lack thereof

A new reading of Parashat Vayikra links sin offerings to leadership, responsibility and real-world consequences

Michael Eisenberg | 03.20.26

Why great leaders build routines, not moments of inspiration

Opinion: is success built on big ideas, or on the small actions repeated every day?

Ziv Elul | 03.19.26

Torah portion Vayakhel-Pekudei: how Exodus turns slaves into a free nation

The Book of Exodus traces Israel’s journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom, covenant and national identity

Michael Eisenberg | 03.13.26

The Golden Calf wasn’t about idolatry—it was a leadership crisis

Parashat Ki Tisa reveals a deeper drama: the Israelites didn’t just lose faith in God—they misunderstood Moses; was he a prophet giving instructions, or a leader building a moral system meant to guide a nation even in uncertainty?

Michael Eisenberg | 03.06.26

Parashah Ki Tissa: why do smart organizations make mistakes that look foolish?

Opinion: one of the oldest questions in philosophy—no less relevant today than in classical Greece—is this: when a person makes a mistake, is it because they do not know? Or do they know—and still give in?

Ziv Elul | 03.05.26

דגם של בית המקדש, בתוך דגם ירושלים בסוף ימי בית שני

Stamped for the future: what the High Priest’s garments teach about identity and AI

From sunken tribal engravings to the raised 'Holy to Hashem' on the Tzitz, Parashat Tetzaveh offers a model of responsibility, individuality and purpose — and a surprising lens on artificial intelligence and human uniqueness

Michael Eisenberg | 02.27.26

נוף המדבר בקרבת ערד. מה שרואים בסיור בשטח

Parshat Terumah: from servitude to creative contribution

This week's Torah portion recounts how Exodus traces a fundamental shift in the concept of labor: the transformation of labor from the curse of servitude into the dignity of meaningful creation

Michael Eisenberg | 02.20.26

Parashat Mishpatim: slavery and work

Torah portion redefines slavery by linking it to the Hebrew root for work and divine service, teaching that labor is not humiliation but a human mission — and that true freedom lies in choosing whom and what we serve

MIchael Eisenberg | 02.13.26

Was our forefather Abraham's true love Hagar? | Midrash and legends

One legend, clearly influenced by Islam, describes how after Sarah's death, Abraham remarried Hagar, but first had to replace Ishmael's angry wife with a submissive one; is it really necessary to put aside anger and open wounds so Abraham's descendants can learn to live together

Prof. Ruhama Weiss | 02.12.26

When a leader learns from a system, not only from his own sources

Parashat Yitro: must managers live in nonstop motion, or is there a moment to pause and build the foundation?

Ziv Elul | 02.05.26