The Heart of the Parashah

No word of the Torah is superfluous. No incident recorded is extra. Every letter contains lessons to be derived. The Heart of the Parashah is a collection of short ideas on every parashah that bring home some of these lessons. Divide a Jew in Two, What Do You Find? - an insight from the bris bein ha'besarim The Making of Extraordinary People - an insight into the chessed of Rachel Imeinu Mountains and Molehills - an insight into Har Sinai Parenting, Shabbos Hagadol, and Lighting the Torch - an insight into the bright side of life I Believe in Am Yisrael - an insight into Moshe Rabbeinu smashing the luchos In these pages, the reader will discover life-enhancing messages - such as connecting with Hashem, using our talents to their utmost, and picking ourselves up after we have fallen - that can be shared at the Shabbos table, at a simchah, or at any formal or casual encounter. Each idea is designed to promote further discussion around the topic - and to make you smile!