BDJ Daily Torah

Rabbi Stein explores the different explanations for Parshat Masei detailing every single step of the Jewish people's journey through the desert.

Rabbi Kanefsky examines the halachic debate over whether thought can substitute for spoken prayer in cases where vocalizing is difficult or impossible.

Guest Contributor Sheldon Kasdan quotes the Sfat Emet who explains how the long list of travels by the Jewish people listed in Parshat Masei is meant as a lesson in humility.

Continuing his discussion of prayer by the deaf via sign language, Rabbi Kanefsky cites several examples where specific laws are set aside, in order to enhance one's kavannah (intent).

Rabbi Stein shows how the conversation between Moshe and the tribes of Reuven and Gad was actually a re-setting of priorities.

Rabbi Kanefsky begins an exploration of the rules regarding the vocalization of prayer and how they may apply to a deaf person who communicates through sign language.

As we proceed through the Three Weeks leading to Tisha B'Av, Guest Contributor Mark Rothman examines the Talmud's description of G-d's anguish over the destruction of the Temple, and applies the lessons to a personal loss.

Guest Contributor Sheldon Kasdan brings insights of Rabbi Shalom Rosner on Parshat Pinchas, regarding Moshe's request for a permanent leader, and G-d's commandment to institute the twice-daily Tamid sacrifice.