Why does the Torah treat hurtful words as worse than stolen money? What does it mean to fear God in our speech? And can every conversation really become a religious moment?

Why is the High Priest not allowed to mourn like the rest of us? What does that reveal about identity, responsibility, and spiritual purpose?

This week’s Parsha Pick-Me-Up is about loyalty, law, and knowing Who comes first.

When parents say one thing and God says another—who do you listen to? The way we think about this question can change the way we think about everything that we do.

Take two minutes to learn more.

"If a man does well, they say to him, you preceded the angels; if he does not, they say to him: (in creation) the fly preceded you, the gnat preceded you, the snail preceded you." - Reish Lakish

But what does this have to do with the laws of Kashrut and ritual purity?

Discover a powerful moment in this week’s Torah portion — when celebration turns to tragedy, and true leadership emerges. In just a few minutes, gain insight into resilience, responsibility, and the roles we play when life doesn’t go as planned. Tune in to this week’s Parsha Pick-Me-Up to learn more.

Do we need to earn our place in this world? We find ourselves here, and no one asked us whether we were interested. Yet, once we are here, God makes demands of us.

Our parasha contains the beginning of a meditation on this issue.

Discover the deeper meaning behind Hashem’s call to Moshe and how it offers a powerful lesson in affection, equality, and the way we relate to one another."

In this week's episode of Parsha Pick-Me-Up, we explore the surprising moment when Moses blesses the people after their painstaking work on the Tabernacle. Why is the blessing given at such an unexpected time? Join us for a thought-provoking insight into the power of finishing what we start and the true essence of success. Tune in for a quick, meaningful reflection on the Parsha that will inspire you to push through to the finish line.