Just moments ago, the people of Israel received the Ten Commandments directly from God’s revelation—and now the Bible is discussing laws about oxen and sheep.

After the mighty revelation at Mount Sinai, the weekly portion Mishpatim follows—translated as “ordinances” or “laws.”

In the weekly portion of Yitro, one of the quietest but most decisive turning points occurs in Moses’ development as a leader.

Torah must result in Halakhah – how to walk out the teaching of God in every aspect of life.

Sometimes the Bible shows us leadership in a single, powerful image: raised, trembling hands.

On our journey with Moses to Canaan, we must bear in mind that God’s plan of redemption for eternal life was always in mind.

A children’s song about a Pharaoh in pajamas tells more about Jewish history than one might think at first glance.

There are moments in life and in the history of a people when one does not wait until everything is ready. Moments when the departure itself becomes the revelation.

The greatness of God’s gathering, again in our day, the people of Israel into their own land points to the special time that we are now in.