Issues in the Bible
The Peacock in the Talmud: From King Solomon’s Palace to Forbidden Recipes
Once a royal delicacy and a symbol of beauty, the peacock reveals a forgotten chapter of Jewish history — where faith, food, and color meet on the same magnificent wings
Why Doesn’t the Torah Name Pharaoh?
Discover why the Torah never mentions Pharaoh’s personal name and how this detail reveals powerful historical accuracy in the Exodus story
Why the Leper Covered His Mouth: The Hidden Meaning Behind “He Shall Cover His Upper Lip”
From hygiene to humility — how ancient law, moral symbolism, and spiritual discipline unite in one powerful Torah command
Can a Priest Wear Glasses? The Surprising Link Between Tzara’at, Passover, and Seeing Through Glass
Timeless lessons on clarity, perception, and the fine line between vision and illusion in Jewish thought
“It Seems to Me”: The Torah’s Subtle Lesson in Intellectual Humility
From a single extra letter in the Torah to a lesson in humility — to speak with caution, admit uncertainty, and value truth over pride
“The Two Great Lights”: What the Torah Teaches About Cosmic and Spiritual Balance
From the perfect symmetry of the sun and moon to the twin goats and birds of Torah law — how divine precision reveals equality, purpose, and harmony in creation
Why Circumcision Is on the Eighth Day: The Hidden Meaning Behind the Covenant of Avraham
More than a medical milestone, the eighth day marks a divine intersection — when a newborn moves from creation’s natural order into God’s eternal covenant
Why Is a Woman Impure After Birth? The Spiritual Meaning of Childbirth in Jewish Thought
The Torah’s law of postpartum impurity is a reflection of the mystery of life, the soul’s descent from heaven, and humanity’s journey toward spiritual perfection
Who Declares Leprosy in the Bible? The Surprising Role of the Priest — and Possibly the Priestess
Why only a kohen’s words make a person impure, and how a woman of priestly lineage can fill that sacred role
The Mystery of the Tachash: Was the Tabernacle’s Colorful Creature Really a Giraffe?
The hidden story of the Tachash and how its dazzling hide, legendary horn, and possible link to the giraffe reveal the wonder behind the Tabernacle’s design
Eight Wonders of the Trees: Mystical, Scientific, and Spiritual Secrets from Jewish Tradition
Jewish tradition sees trees as living symbols of faith and wisdom — each one telling a story of creation, prophecy, and the eternal bond between nature and the divine
Was Pharaoh Circumcised? Ancient Secrets of Egypt Through the Lens of Jewish Tradition
Rabbinic teachings, modern archaeology, and medical science together reveal startling insights about Pharaoh’s leprosy, Egyptian circumcision, and the mysterious power of ancient memory
Believing in Yourself: A Precondition for Becoming a Torah Jew
Esau might have become the father of the Jewish People if he had only believed he could conquer his yetzer hara...
