The 10 Minute Parsha

Why does Torah make the priests go through a long and seemingly bizarre induction ceremony?

Welcome the book of Leviticus!

Join us as we consider the story of the Rape of Dina with the respect and understanding it deserves.

As Moshe is about to die, why does God tell him about how the Israelites will ruin everything?

Moses begins Sefer Devarim reviewing much of the 40 years in the desert & why he can't enter Israel

In this week's parsha, the Israelites experience their highest high & lowest low within a few verses

Rabbi Fohrman gives us insight into what it truly means to be a teacher.

In this week's video, we explore a section of Talmud that teaches about the 4 individuals who would bring a Thanksgiving sacrifice - but one of these four doesn't belong. Who is it?

What do we learn about overcoming loss from the argument between Moses and Aaron's remaining 2 sons?

Why does the Torah group "random" stories together in Parshat Pinchas? Are they really RANDOM?

Ki Tavo is so difficult to read; how could Hashem be so cruel to us? Join us as we grapple with the incredibly difficult curses of this week's parsha

In this video, Rabbi Fohrman focuses on a bizarre question that Moshe asks God, "Why God, should you be angry at your people?" and reminds us that God and the nation of Israel are attached by destiny

This week's parsha deals with the strange set of laws dealing with tzara'at.

To understand God's curses at the end of the Torah, we have to follow a trail all the way back, to Creation, and the Garden of Eden

Is it possible God afflicted the nation of Israel through the past 40 years of the desert, withholding food and water from them...on purpose? How can we have a relationship with a God like that?

In Parshat Naso, we are introduced to what seems like a hodgepodge of miscellaneous laws. Why is the Torah bringing these up together?

Are we, through our prayers, able to convince God to change the course of history?

Examining the frequent failures of humanity in this parsha and how they set the scene for Abraham.

We give slave gifts? If he wants to stay, we pierce his ear?!

Rabbi Fohrman discusses the medrash and suggests we put ourselves into the eyes of Pharaoh's daughter to help us see that when we want to achieve something, God will help us find a way to do it.

This week, we get even more complaining from Israel - this time, about the lack of water. How can they continue to complain after...

In this video, Rabbi Fohrman contrasts the Torah's perspective of power and justice to the philosophy of Richard Nixon's famous line - "When the president does it, it is not illegal."

What's the nation of Israel's purpose in the world? How we can bring God's blessings into the world?

Rabbi Fohrman delves deeper into the Priestly Blessing and its relevant lessons

This week's parsha course unravels the sale of Joseph and discusses the implications "blame." Where does responsibility begin? And most importantly, how do I make moral decisions?

How can a modern day reader of Torah, understand and relate to the concept of animal sacrifices, Korbanot?

On the eve of battle, 4 groups can leave. Who are the 4 & what does it mean "allowed to go home"?

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Why did Miriam lead the women of the nation in a second song?

In Parshat Beshalach (Exodus 13:17-17:16) we're introduced to a nation of whiners and complainers. After years of slavery, the Israelites are finally a free...