One difficulty in learning Chumash (the five books of Torah) is the terse style. Events seem to flow seamlessly one right after the other. We lose perspective, getting lost in the chronological gaps. This week’s parsha, Lech Lecha, has an example of this that features our forefather, Avraham.

This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Noach, tells of the seven mitzvot incumbent upon all human beings but Jews are obligated for a full 613. Why are there two systems of mitzvot detailed in the Torah?

How does the concept of miracles so prominent in this week’s parashah, Bereishit, relate to ethical behavior?

The song of Haazinu, this week’s Torah portion, was written long ago but it continues as a testimony to our lives as Jews, not just to that of our ancestors.

This is the last Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah. As our thoughts naturally turn to reflect on our past and how we can improve for the coming year, this Shabbat’s Torah portion helps direct us toward our goal.