Shalom Paltiel

On the Shabbat prior to Tisha B’Av, known as Shabbos Chazon, everyone is shown a vision of the future Holy Temple. The Chassidic masters offer a parable of a precious suit to clarify the significance of this vision. Why does a garment fits better than a h...

The Torah lists the 42 places where the Jewish People journeyed to in the desert. Why does the Torah refer to the destinations where they encamped as journeys? Learn a profound message regarding our mission to always travel higher.

The two tribes of Reuven and Gad asked Moses to stay in the land Trans-Jordon, where there is sufficient pasture for their flock. How were they different from the spies in not wanting to settle in the land of Israel? And why was half the tribe of Menashe ...

Like the story of Pinchas, almost everything in the world can be channeled for a positive or destructive objective. What is the barometer to know if it’s virtuous?

The sons of Korach were part of the original rebellion and hence swallowed up by the ground with Korach, yet in the end, they mysteriously survived. Learn how it all correlates to the nature of their teshuvah.

Though the Parah Adumah (the red heifer) is prepared by the Kohen, it’s very much associated with Moshe. Learn why is this mitzvah linked to Moses, and what is its spiritual application today?

Explore Rambam on the three crowns of priesthood, kingship, and Torah—and how the Torah is the greatest of them all. Compare and contrast Rambam’s text sources and uncover our essential relationship with the crown of Torah.

Delving deep into the perplexing story of the spies is a perfect template to examine the interplay of a Jew’s unquestioning faith and commitment, with the process of logic to make it your own decision.

Who can be a prophet? Explore the Rambam’s requirements for one to attain prophecy, and why it looks different from the description in the Talmud. This insight elucidates why prophecy is a fundamental of our faith.

The spiritual dimension of the Levites transporting the Mishkan in the desert is a model for our spiritual mission today.