“The troubling times we live in, make it easy for us to relate to Abraham’s feeling of a world lacking direction with no responsible grown-up in charge.”
Yuval Linden, director of BINA’s Gap Year programs, on this week’s parasha, Lech Lecha
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The sacred and the profane that are at the heart of the Parasha invite us to think carefully about what kind of responsibility is demanded of our public servants and leaders, and if this dichotomous, uncompromising approach is one that will allow us to continue to develop and grow as a democratic society. […]
“Following the holidays of Tisha B’av and Tu B’av we read parashat Eikev, which encourages us to explore the relationship between the elements of judgement and love that we hold within us.” Nir Braudo, BINA’s Deputy Director, discusses parashat Eikev and what it means to “circumcise your heart.” […]
“…It is difficult for the reader to remain indifferent to the first meeting between Joseph and his brothers with so much emotion coming from the brothers and a teary eyed Joseph.”.
Yael Hirsch Biderman, Director of HR at BINA, explores Joseph’s story and dreams in this week’s parasha – Miketz.
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What do the laws of ritual sacrifice outlined in the Torah have to teach us about being quarantined? In this week's Parashat Hashavua, Avraham Eisen reflects on equality before the law, equality before pandemics, and what the values behind ancient practices that still have lessons for us today. […]
Yuval Linden, director of BINA’s gap year and pre-army programs, explores the similarities and differences between the people of ancient Egypt and those of modern day Israel in this week’s parasha, Va’Yigash.
Yael Hirsch Biderman, Director of HR at BINA, explores Joseph’s story and dreams in this week’s parasha – Miketz.
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American and Israeli Jewry are very different from one another, with profound differences in their ideological foundations. American Judaism is universalist and views Judaism as a religion, versus Israeli Judaism, which is particularistic and views Judaism as a nationality. […]
“Starting now we will act as responsibly as Reuben, but without employing any tricks. We will do as Judah should have done – instead of running away from the problem and hiding behind international relations and security issues, we will focus on internal affairs and the wellbeing of our citizens.” Nir Braudo, BINA’s deputy director, discusses the lessons our leaders should learn from the story of Joseph and his brothers in this week’s parasha, Va’Yeshev […]
The past few weeks and months have been a dark time for so many of us. How can we still find some light and hope amidst all the darkness? Yael Hirsch-Biderman shares some thoughts in this week’s edition of BINA’s commentary on the weekly Torah portion, Parashat Beha'alotcha […]
Dear friends, those who love Miriam and cherish her memory – once again, we reach the parasha marking Miriam’s death. We gather here to remember Miriam’s life and to mourn her death in “Kadesh”, somewhere near the streets of Petra. I would like to share the following words: […]
