Where is the Original Holy Temple?

This week’s parasha, Terumah, is the first of four sections of the Torah that describes the construction of the “Mishkan,” the portable sanctuary that accompanied the Israelites

Servitude Not Slavery

Parashat Mishpatim opens with the difficult topic of slavery. As with everything in the Torah, proper understanding requires a deeper look.

Putting Signs on Our Bodies

The last verse of this week’s Torah portion talks about a sign on our arms and an ornament between our eyes. What are these and why do we need to put them on?