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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

The return of Ran Gvili as the echo of Yosef: A Jewish story of national responsibility and hope

In the midst of the Exodus, Moses set everything aside to retrieve Joseph’s bones; like Ran, a hero of Israel, Joseph was first to go down and last to leave, and the immense effort to bring him to burial is part of the Jewish story

Rabbi David Stav | 01.30.26

Parashat Beshalach: leadership with a question mark

The Israelites believed after the plagues, but doubt in Moses grew until the splitting of the Sea of Reeds revealed a clear plan and restored trust in his leadership

Michael Eisenberg | 01.30.26

Beshalach Torah portion - when clarity takes shape in motion

Opinion: what is a leader’s role in a crisis and when must decisions be made and action taken

Ziv Elul | 01.29.26

How a Talmudic satire became a tool for policing women

The story of Kimhit was not written to praise modesty but to mock the priesthood, yet it was reshaped over generations into a lesson used to enforce head covering and silence women in public space

Ruhama Weiss | 01.26.26

What if freedom means controlling time, not just escaping chains?

Torah Portion Bo: In a world run by deadlines and habits, an ancient insight challenges how we define freedom, suggesting it starts not with geography or power, but with the ability to choose when and how a new chapter begins

Ziv Elul | 01.22.26

Why smart managers fall precisely because they insist | Insight from weekly Torah portion

Opinion: Managers are judged by rational tools such as data, models and execution discipline, yet history and philosophy warn that there comes a point when reason itself no longer solves the problem but becomes part of it

Ziv Elul | 01.15.26

Parashat Shemot: How not to break an order and still save the organization

How can leaders avoid implementing directives they don’t believe in without triggering a crisis with those above them? Is that even possible? And what traits and capabilities are required of managers in moments like these?

Ziv Elul | 01.08.26

Moshe’s first act: how a small word unveils the roots of moral leadership

In Parashat Shemot, a fleeting Hebrew phrase—koh va‑koh—captures Moshe’s ethical turning point, illustrating the tension between pragmatic caution and courageous action that defines leadership across generations

Michael Eisenberg | 01.08.26

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