Parshat Vayechi: Turning Life’s Challenges into Purpose

Parshat Shmot: Questioning G-d?

To be Jewish is to ask questions; but what if you question G-d?

Parshat Va’era: Learning to Trust the Process

Your personal growth resembles the Israelites’ journey out of Egypt in that it entails putting your trust in leadership, letting go of your old ways, and entering the unknown in order to emerge as the person you are meant to be.

Parshat Bo: Identity Begins at Home

Parshat Bo teaches us that Jewish identity is not formed only through freedom or miracles, but through the choices we make at home: how we claim our time, tell our story, and choose to belong.

Parshat Bshalach: The Journey That Shapes Us

Parshat Beshalach teaches us that the journey itself is what prepares us for the destination. That the experiences, challenges, and steps along the way are what truly shape who we become.

Parshat Yitro: You Don’t Have to Do It Alone

The most important words in parashat Yitro are not “I am the Lord your God”.

Parshat Ki Tisa: After the Tablets Break

Failure is inevitable; the real test is how you’re going to deal with it once it’s already happened.

Parshat Vayikra: Owning It After You Mess Up

Vayikra reminds us that growth starts with taking responsibility, not pretending we’re perfect.

Parshat Tzav: Finding Our Inner Flame

Finding the light that keeps us going can be hard, but once we find it, we are limitless.

The Fifth Question

Our Freedom

Parshat Shmini: Building Strong Jewish Communities

From months of preparation to meaningful action at the Rise Up Convention, Parashat Shmini reminds us that strong, lasting communities are built through shared responsibility, intentional planning, and thoughtful leadership.

Parshat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: What Does It Mean to Be Extraordinary?

Parshat Emor: In a World of Being Perfectly Imperfect

Parshat Emor reminds us to embrace our imperfections and use our voices to bring holiness and kindness into our lives.

Parshat Behar-Bechukotai: Does BBYO Follow Commandments From G-d?

In the double portion of Behar-Bechukotai, God gave Moses commandments. Does BBYO fit into those commandments?

Parshat Naso: A Second Confirmation

The phrase, “may G-d bless you and keep you” has been following me, leading me through confirmation and this D’var Torah.

Parshat Bha'alotcha: Fighting the Monsters Under Our Beds

What fears are holding you back? In this week’s #ShabbatShalom message, Maia explores Parshat B’ha’alotcha and the power of lifting others up as we face life’s challenges together.

Parshat Shlach: We Are Grasshoppers

Self-perception, faith, and courage in Parshat Shlach.

Parshat Korach: Leaders of the Future

Why Korach's challenge to Moses is a reminder to never take your democratic voice for granted.

Parshat Vayelech: Goodbyes That Lead to New Beginnings

Parshat Vayelech shows that saying goodbye doesn’t mean it’s over, it just means moving on to something new with courage, faith, and the lessons we carry with us.

Partshat Nitzavim: Choosing Life – Unity, Responsibility, and Hope in Nitzavim

Nitzavim reminds us that life is a series of choices, urging us to choose character, dignity, and community in every decision we make.

Parashat Ki Tavo: Giving With Intention

True service is not about credit or recognition, but about giving our very best with honesty, purpose, and intention.

Parshat Ki Tetze: The Friendships We Carry With Us

In Ki Tetze, we learn that true friendship means refusing to be indifferent—choosing to notice, care, and show up for each other, even across distance.

Parashat Shoftim: Carrying Our Torah Scrolls Today

This week in Parashat Shoftim, we’re reminded that just as the Israelites carried the Torah as their moral compass, Alephs and BBGs carry our principles and rituals as guides to live with justice and integrity today.

Parashat Naso: The Power of Repetition and Memories

Parashat Bamidbar: What Is Your Legacy?

Parashat Behar-Bechukotai: Pausing to Appreciate, Reflect, and Lead with Intention

Parashat Emor: Speaking Holiness Into the World

Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim: Finding Light in Darkness

Parashat Acharei Mot-Kedoshim reminds us that even in the aftermath of loss, we are called to pursue justice, compassion, and holiness in our everyday lives.

Parashat Tazria-Metzora: The Lasting Impact of Our Words

Parashat Tazria-Metzora is about the power of our words, reminding us that how we speak shapes both our community and who we become.

Parsha Shemini: Finding Strength In Stillness

Parshat Shemini holds a powerful lesson about contrast discussing themes of joy and pain, celebration and loss, clarity and confusion.

Parashat Vayikra: The Call to Connection

Parashat Pekudei: The Power of Teamwork

Parashat Pekudei concludes the Book of Shemot by emphasizing leadership, transparency, teamwork, and the importance of accountability in building strong communities.

Parashat Ki Tisa: The Test of Faith and the Future of a Nation

Parashat Ki Tisa highlights the Israelites' loss of faith with the Golden Calf, showing how hardship can weaken belief, while a new generation rooted in freedom will lead the future.

Parshat Tetzaveh: The Resilience of Israel and the Jewish People

Parshat Tetzaveh highlights the commandment to create pure olive oil for the Menorah, symbolizing the Jewish people's resilience as olives release their purest oil when pressed and we transform adversity into light, unity, and unwavering commitment to our heritage.

Parshat Terumah: Building Together

Parshat Beshalach: Trusting the Journey

Parshat Bo: The Final Three Plagues

Parshat Bo details the three final plagues that resulted in the Jewish peoples’ exodus from Egypt, reminding us that by choosing empathy, gratitude, and understanding, we can create a kinder world, while stubbornness and greed only lead to hardship and loss.

Parashat Vaera: Trials That Shape Us

Parshat Vaera tells the story of Moses' mission to free the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. As Pharaoh repeatedly refuses, a series of plagues test both the Egyptians and the Israelites. Through these challenges, the Israelites' faith and strength are shaped for the journey ahead.

Parshat Shemot: The Burning Bush, A Symbol of Faith and Resilience

Parshat Shemot explores the symbolism of the burning bush, highlighting themes of resilience, faith, and purpose. It reflects on Moshe’s unwavering leadership and the enduring spirit of the Jewish people, reminding us that even in the face of challenges, we can rise above adversity with the strength and guidance of faith.

Parshat Vayechi: Lessons About Legacy, Leadership, and Faith

Parshat Vayechi: Lessons About Legacy, Leadership, and Faith reflects on Jacob’s final years, his blessings to his sons, and his connection to the land of Israel. Through themes of forgiveness, leadership, and faith, it teaches us to honor our roots, guide others by their strengths, and leave a lasting legacy.

Parshat Vayigash: The Power of Forgiveness and Family Bonds

In this week's parsha, we learn about the power of forgiveness and family bonds.

Parshat Ha’azinu: Learning from Setbacks

Ha’azinu teaches us that while mistakes and setbacks are inevitable, they are not the end but an opportunity to choose again, rebuild, and grow.

Parshat Sukkot: Sheltered by Community, Surrounded by Joy

Parshat Sukkot teaches us to rejoice in temporary dwellings, remembering how G-d sheltered the Israelites in the desert and reminding us to find faith and gratitude in life’s impermanence.

Parshat Bereishit: Discovering the Divine Image Within

Parshat Bereishit reminds us that just as the world began with creation, each of us carries a divine spark waiting to be uncovered, inviting us to remove our masks and embrace who we were truly created to be.

Parshat Noach: A Lesson in Resilience, Unity, and Hope

Parshat Noach teaches the importance of resilience, unity, and faith, reminding us through Noah’s righteousness, the dove’s hope, and the rainbow’s promise that the Jewish people must stand strong and united against adversity, valuing both our shared identity and our unique differences.

Parshat Lech Lecha: Strength Through Struggle

Parshat Lech Lecha teaches about G-d’s covenant with Abraham, promising descendants as numerous as the stars, and reminds us that both the Jewish people and individuals can find strength and resilience through faith and perseverance in times of struggle.

Parshat Vayera: The Power of Hope

Parshat Chayye Sarah: Their Memory is More Than a Blessing

Just because Sarah, or someone you know passes away, they are still able to steer your life and influence it daily, keeping that person by your side even if they aren’t physically there.

Parshat Toldot: Passing of the Gavel

Exploring Parshat Toldot as a story not just of rivalry, but of passing blessings from Esav to Yaakov, and from one brother to another.

Parshat Vayetze: Leaving Your Comfort Zone

A reflection on how Jacob’s journey teaches teens that real growth begins when we step outside our comfort zones.

Parshat Vayishlach: Jacob Prepares to Face Esau, Wrestles with God, and Becomes Israel

In this D’var Torah, I talk about how Jacob’s struggle connects to our lives today.

Parshat Vayeshev: Looking on the Bright Side: Trusting in the Bigger Plan

How parshat Vayeshev teaches us to trust in Gd’s plans for us, despite rejections, because rejection is simply redirection.

Parashat Miketz: Light in the Dark

In a week of heaviness, Parashat Miketz and Hanukkah call on us to respond with care, connection, and light.

Parashat Miketz: Does Jealousy Make Us Bad People?

Parshat Vayeshev: The Price of Seeking Peace

Parshat Vayishlach: Strength to Strength

The story of Yaakov’s struggle teaches us that resilience is not about avoiding struggle but about facing it head-on with faith.

Parashat Vayetze: Divine Purpose, Growth, Justice, and Dreams

Uncover what this week’s Parsha, Vayetze, is all about.

Parashat Toldot: Lessons on Family

Parashat Chayei Sarah: What is our Legacy?

Parasha Lech Lecha: One Phrase, Different Meanings

Delving into the various meanings behind the phrase Lech Lecha

Parashat Noach: Rising up to the Occasion

What we can take away from the Parashat Noach Torah portion

Parashat Bereshit: Where Creation Meets Choice

Parshat Haazinu: Listen Up!

Parshat Nitzavim-Vayelech: Standing Together

A reflection on this week's parasha as written and thought by one of BBYO’s members.

Parshat Ki Tavo: History, Gratitude, and Accountability

This week's torah portion.

Parashat Tzav: Igniting Your BBYO Spark

This week's Parsha talks about the importance of carrying on BBYO's legacy.

Parshat Vayikra: Making Amends

This week's Parsha talks about the importance of owning up to your actions and mending relationships.

Parsha Pekudei: Building Together

Discover the power of collective effort, accountability, and shared vision as exemplified in Parashat Pekudei.

Parsha Ki Tisa: Everybody Makes Mistakes

This week’s Parsha explores the value of making mistakes.

Parshat Yitro: Change is a Constant

This week's Parsha talks about embracing change.

Parshat Beshalach: Leadership From Within

This week's Parsha talks about empowering others to be leaders.

Parshat Bo: Let My People Go

This week's Parsha takes on a new meaning of the infamous phrase "Let My People Go"

Parshat Va’era: And I Appeared

This week's Parsha emphasizes the importance of being open to change.

Parshat Shemot: What Emerges From Within

This weeks Parasha talks about what emerges from within.

Parashat Vayigash: United as One

This week's Parsha is about respectful partnership with others.

Parshat Miketz: At the End

This weeks Parsha highlights the meaning of forgiveness and how your actions may up impact others and yourself.

Parshat Vayishlach: Lesson on Forgiveness

This week's Parsha highlights the meaning of forgiving.

Parshat Toldot: The Meaning of Siblinghood

This week's Parsha highlight's the relationship between siblings.

Parshat Chayei Sarah: Perseverance in the Face of Grief

This week's Parsha highlights the battle of persevering and moving forward after being faced with discouragement.

Parshat Vayera: Overcoming Challenges

Coming out stronger after tackling tough challenges.

Parshat Lech Lecha: Go Forth

Parshat Noach: The Importance of Unity in Times of Trouble

A Dvar Torah on this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Noach.

Parshat Bereishit: Let There Be Light

Parashat Ha'azinu: Violence as a Form of Protection

In this week's Parsha, we examine different cases in which violence is instilled, and the reasons behind it.

Parashat Vayelech: Finding Balance and Strength in Transition

This week we explore the intricate lessons on leadership from the transition of power in Parashat Vayelech.

Parshat Ki Tavo: Gratitude Within Our Community

This week's Parsha is about the importance of expressing gratitude for your community.

Parsha Ki Teitzei: Defining Femininity and Masculinity in Judaism

Check out this week's parsha about gender roles in Judaism.

Parsha Bamidbar: Leadership in the Community

Parsha Behar-Bechukotai: Protection

Read about this week's Parsha, Parsha Behar-Bechukotai.

Parsha Emor: Values of a Pure Leader

In conjunction with the Coronation of King Charles III, read how Parsha Emor instructs leaders to uphold purity and dedication to constituents.

Parsha Emor: Respect for Nature and Animals

Parsha Emor discusses G-d's wishes for treatments of animals and how humans should follow said wishes.

Parsha Vayikra: Sacrificing Parts of Ourselves

This week's parsha teaches us that not only can we learn from our mistakes, but that our mistakes have innate value as they help to guide us along the דרך, or path, of life.

Parsha Vayakhel-Pekudei: Giving for the Common Good

This week's Parsha discusses the building of the Mishkan and the foundations of giving back to the community in the Jewish faith.

Parsha Bo: Fight with Compassion

This week's parsha discusses the plagues inflicted on Egypt and the compassion placed upon the Jewish people.

Parshat Miketz: Who is the Great Hero?

This week's parsha discusses Pharoah and Joseph's dreams.

Parshat Vayeshev: Commitment To Take Responsibility

This week's parashah – Vayeshev - depicts the family life of Jacob and his children, in particular focusing on the preferential treatment received by Joseph.

Parshat Vayishlach: Acting for Peace

This week's parsha discusses Yaakov's decisions to prepare for a daunting encounter and how we can learn from them.

Parshat Vayetze: Just Like Jacob

This week's parsha empowers us to combat antisemitism just like Jacob overcame tough situations.

Parshat Toldot: Striving to Live Life with Integrity

This week's parsha discusses one of the biggest rivalries of the Torah: Jacob and Esau.

Parshat Chayei Sarah: Celebrating Life

This week's parsha teaches us to focus on the good rather than letting negativity bring us down.

Parshat Vayera: Our Moral Duties

This week's parsha explains that morality isn't impactful if you do not use it to improve the world.

Parshat Lech Lecha: Seeking the Promised Land

This week's parsha discusses Abraham's journey to Canaan and how we hope to find our own promised land.

Parshat Noach: Rebuilding Our World

This week's parsha discusses the story of Noah's ark and how we will rebuild the Jewish community after years of uncertainty.

Parshat Bereishit: Reward Doesn't Exist Without Struggle

This week's parsha is the very first portion and discusses how life is a balance of positives and negatives.

Parshat Haazinu: Significance of Music

The parsha this week discusses Moses's instructions to write a song for the Jewish people and the importance of music.

Parshat Vayelech: Asking for Forgiveness

This week's parsha explains the importance of asking for forgiveness during the ten days of repentance and how to attempt to ask for this forgiveness.

Parshat Nitzavim: The Meaning of Choices

This parsha discusses the importance of making choices and learning from mistakes.

Parshat Ki Tavo: The Desire for Instructions

This week's parsha discusses the instructions Moshe gives to the Israelites and how we desire instructions for our own lives.

Parshat Ki Tzetei: Welcome the Stranger

This week’s Parsha discusses the importance of providing for the oppressed and treating everyone with respect.

Parshat Shoftim: Making the Environment a Priority

Parshat Shoftim introduces the importance of not being wasteful. We all can attempt to live out this concept by reflecting on how all of our actions impact the environment.

Parshat Emor: Live a Life of Holiness

Parshat Kedoshim: An Important Lesson

This week’s parsha discusses the importance of specific values bestowed on the Jews in the Torah, and that the rest is just commentary.

Parshat Acharei Mot: How Our Uniqueness Brings Us Together

This week’s parsha discusses the various meanings behind the laws and traditions of Yom Kippur.

Parshat Shemot: The Journey Out of Egypt

This week’s parsha retells the story of Passover and how it connects to the issues of today.

Parshat Metzora: The Sacrifice of Speech

This week’s parsha connects past and modern day sacrifices we each have to endure to help care for the rest.

Parshat Tazria: Ensurance of a Legacy

This week’s parsha discusses the importance of the memories and bonds stored in the belongings we pass from generation to generation.

Parshat Tzav: Don't Extinguish Your Flame

Tzav, this week’s parsha, documents the commandments of the High Priests, the kohanim, and provides insight into leading a virtuous life beyond the walls of the sanctuary.

Parshat Vayikra: The Meaning of Sacrifice

This week’s parsha takes a deeper look into the meanings and representations of sacrifice and sin, what they are, and how we can reflect on them in our daily lives to consciously, consistently be making better decisions.

Parshat Pekudei: Finding G-d in Our Everyday Lives

Just as building the universe was G-d’s creation, building the Mishkan was man’s creation. The Mishkan represents G-d’s footing and connection with his followers and represents a way we can find G-d in our everyday lives.

Parshat Tetzaveh: The Return on Investment

When G-d chose to invest in the Jewish people, he expected us to hone in on our given talents to both live a fulfilling life and show our appreciation for these gifts.

Parshat Terumah: The Connection Among Us

There are many differences in the ways past and present Jews connect with G-d. This week’s Parsha discusses how the connection between our covenant of Jewish brothers and sisters is enough to keep us going.

Parshat Mishpatim: Living Ethically

The Torah is not just a spiritual guide, but one that helps us live a more moral life, and we can find opportunities to do that actively in BBYO.

Parsha Yitro: The Gift of the Torah

This week’s Parsha discusses the agreement and fellowship that took place when G-d descended upon the Jewish people giving them the Torah.

Parshat Beshalach: Having Faith, Now & Then

This week’s Parsha discusses the exodus from Egypt and the Israelites faith and trust in G-d. Just as the Israelites kept their faith to reach the Promised Land, we must now keep our trust in our COVID protocols, that we will one day reach the end of this pandemic.

Parshat Bo: The First Mitzvah

This week’s Parsha discusses the exodus from Egypt and the start of new beginnings. Just as the Jews were given the gift of a clean slate, we receive our yearly rebirth with the start of a new year, with new goals and opportunities awaiting our arrival.

Parshat Vayigash: The Best of Two Worlds

This week Dvar Torah is all about balancing life. Throughout this story, we follow Joesph's experience as does his best to integrate his new life into his old life, the one he thought he had left behind. 

Parshat Miketz: The Power of Dreams

In this week's Torah Portion, Parshat Miketz, we learn about how valuable and telling one's dreams can be. This week we follow both Joseph and Jacob through their journey as they attempt to interpret their dreams. 

Parshat Vayshlach: Finding Internal Fortitude

This week's Dvar Torah, tells the story of how Jacob overcame a fight with an angel. Through this parshat, we learn how important it is to stay true to our beliefs in order to persevere through times of hardship. 

Parshat Vayetzei: The Importance of Perseverance

This week's Dvar Torah, Parshat Vayetzei, teaches us why it is necessary to overcome the challenges that are presented before us. Throughout this Torah portion, we discuss how Jacob was able to overcome 14 years of hardships and how important it is for us to never give up. 

NRE Toldot: The Power of Family

In this week's Parsha, we will discuss the importance of family ties and how important it is to stick together even through the hard times. 

Parshat Vayera: Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

In this week's Dvar Torah, we are introduced to Sarah and Abraham, an elderly couple who have never had children of their own. Finally, when Sarah is 90 years old, she is told that she will be able to have children.

Parshat Lech Lecha: Avram's Journey

In this weeks Parshat, we follow the journey of Avram, as he living by G-d's instructions. This reading teaches us about the importance of trusting G-d as we make our way throughout our own lives. 

Parshat Noah: Finding Light Within a World of Darkness

This week's Dvar Torah helps us to understand the importance of finding hope within one's self as well as the importance of communication. The story of Noah's ark exhibits key findings that are essential to living a full and well-developed life. 

Parshat Bereishit: Back to the Beginning

This week's Dvar Torah, Parshat Breishit, discusses the events that occurred in the beginning of the Torah, starting at the creation of the world. 

Vayikra: The Architecture of the Sukkah

In this week's Parsha, we discuss the importance of the Sukkah and why we built it the way we do. BBYO, as an organization, provides us with stability and the opportunity for reflection, just like a Sukkah. 

Parshat Ha’azinu: The Importance of Giving, Sacrifice and Reflection Throughout Life's Journey

This week's Dvar Torah exhibits how Moses led the people to the land of Israel and the importance of being aware of the struggles it took to get there.

Parshat Vayelech: The Meaning of Music

Within the Jewish religion, music is something that allows us to further connect to our ancestors. Discover the importance of the first written Torah and how it still plays a role in Judaism today. 

Environmental Teshuva: Taking Care of Our Home

The importance of respecting and maintaining the earth. Our actions have impacts on the future generations and it is time we start reversing the damage. 

A Special BBYO Blessing

Inspired by this week's Parsha, our International Presidents share a profound blessing for every teen in our Movement.

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

Parshat Bamidbar is all about being faithful to G-d, and doing the right thing. The Israelites worked together and relied on each other to make it to the holy land, as they tested G-d. We must always think of others, lend a helping hand, and always do the right thing to achieve success in our own lives in that same way. 

Learning to Rest

Parshat Behar is about letting the land rest so that it may be fruitful. This is similar to our own lives because we have had to learn to rest and slow down this past year. It is important to learn how to rest, and there are many lessons we can use moving forward when returning to a sense of normalcy.

Elevating Ourselves Through Action

Parshat Emor brings up the idea of compensation and sacrifice. While sacrifice doesn't have a place in our society today, it is more focused on the idea of performing mitzvot and becoming closer to G-d on a spiritual level.

PSA: Be Kind

Parshat Kedoshim describes Lashon Hara, the sin of gossip and talking poorly about one another. This is something that everyone has been guilty of one point in time, and it is up to us to consider how our words and actions affect others.

Purification Rituals and Law

This week's parshiyot, Tazria and Metzora concern the biblical disease of Tzara'at. This disease serves as a consequence of committing sins and going through a purification process to rejoin their communities once having understood the effect of their negative actions.

Staying in the Tent

Parshat Shemini contains the rules of the Tabernacle, and Aaron and his sons' duty to stay in the tent for the first seven days. This past year we have been faced with "staying in the tent," and it is up to us to stay committed and do what is asked from us so that we can look forward to more normalcy.

Growth During Difficult Times

Parshat Vayikra mentions the Jewish philosophy and purpose surrounding sacrifice. Nowadays, we have a lot to learn about the deeper understanding of sacrifice and how it leads to growth.

The Holiness of Shabbat

Mateo reflects on his own Jewish thinking, and meaning of following Halachic ritual and standards.

Making an Impact

This week's parsha describes the worship of the golden calf, and the selfishness of the act. Parshat Ki Tisa is important because it shows how our actions can be used to help or harm others, and how we can make a greater impact on others through our actions. 

The Importance of CommUNITY

Today we celebrate both Purim and Shabbat. There are many parallels in Parshat Tezaveh and the Megillah, both emphasizing connection and coming together. 

The Power of Teamwork

Parshat Terumah reminds us that we are more powerful when we collaborate, share, envision, and unite as one, just as the Israelites did many thousands of years ago when building their Tabernacle.

IC Edition: Parshat Mishpatim

Parshat Mishpatim examines laws, and how the Israelites transitioned from Egypt into a free nation. As a community, we have adapted new rules and guidelines and created something completely unique this year: IC 2021.

Top Ten Ways to Celebrate Shabbat

Parshat Yitro gives us the Ten Commandments. It makes us think about what G-d has commanded of us, and what the Mitzvot are. This leads to further interpretation of how we can incorporate them into our own practices, in ways that make sense for own religiosity. 

Making A Start

This week, Parsha Beshalach is about Moses' connection with G-d, and asking him to part the sea, and provide them with food and water. We learn that sometimes it only takes one person to begin a task and receive help from G-d, but they have to attempt a task or else they will never know.

Small Changes Make Big Differences

Parshat Bo follows the plagues unleashed in Egypt, and how they could have been avoided all together if Pharaoh had freed the Israelites instead of feeding his own self-interest. If we all make small changes to benefit others instead of ourselves, we can make a big difference in our quality of life and the world as a whole.

Working As Shlichim

This week's parsha is when Moses learns he must act as a messenger for G-d, to get the Israelites out of Egypt. He does not initially view himself as a leader, but he learns that G-d will support him and everyone who puts in work and effort. This applies to issues we are facing now such as racism and anti-Semitism, because we have an obligation to help as Jews and as messengers. 

Finding Your Flame

This week's Parsha focuses on the gift of life, and how we can make 2021 a year of connection and kindness. We can always improve on our own lives, and better the lives of others around us. 

Interpreting Our Dreams for the Future

In this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Miketz, Joseph famously interprets dreams by communicating with G-d. There are many moments of déjà vu and parallels throughout Joseph's life, but is this calculated, or left to chance?

Parshat Vayishlach

Just like Jacob and Esau in this week's Parsha, we look forward to the day we can embrace our brothers and sisters in person as work to keep our relationships vibrant.

Parshat Chaye Sarah

This week's Parsha teaches us the importance of kindness.

Parshat Vayera

This week's Parsha is packed with practical lessons for our lives

Parshat Lech Lecha

Read our reflection on this week's Parsha.

Parshat Noah

Our world today is far from perfect, but determination to do small acts of kindness can go a long way

Day Two of Creation Holds a Special Lesson of Unity

The original separation in the Torah has powerful meaning for today's divided world

Wide and Welcoming Circles: The Symbolism of Simchat Torah

Thoughts on the holiday and community from our All Abilities Inclusion Task Force

Parashat Haazinu

This week's Torah portion reminds us that even if we go astray, Judaism always waits for us to return and welcomes us back

Parshat Nitzavim

This week's Parsha teaches us that the door to repentance is always open

Parshat Ki Tavo

Though it's no longer practiced, the Mitzvah of Bikkurim can teach us a lot about what's important today

Parshat Ki Teitzei

This Parsha shows us the ancient roots and importance of true equality for true justice

Parshat Shoftim

An important exploration of the meaning of "Justice, justice you shall pursue"

Parshat Re’eh

As we study the laws of the Parsha, applying critical thinking to their true meaning is important

Parashat Ekev

Even the smallest acts can help us see the bigger picture

Parashat Va’etchanan

This week's Torah portion teaches us that even though our plans have been disrupted, there are opportunities for growth we never expected

Parshat Devarim

Check our commentary on this week's Parsha from a BBG in Pittsburgh.

Parshat Masai

Sometimes a challenging journey can be just what we need

Parshat Pinchas

Five strong women, the daughters of Tzlefachad, teach us that we can question long-held beliefs and make real change

Parshat Beha’alotcha

This week's Torah portion shows us that the community can inspire us to create change.

Parshiyot Behar-Bechukotai

When feeling lonely and isolated, the Torah can give us strength and guidance.

The Power of Community

In Judaism, the directive to gather with our community has deeper meaning and importance, even when the connection must be digital

Parshat Emor

This week's Torah portion has important lessons about the changing nature of our people

Parshat Tazria-Metzora

There are powerful lessons of renewal in this week's Torah portion that could help us weather this time.

Parshat Shemini

Learn more about this week's Torah portion!

Parshat Tzav

Thoughts on this week's parsha to guide us through this time

Parshat Vayikra

Learn more about this week's Torah Portion!

Parashat Vayakhel Pekudei

Take a closer look at this week's Torah portion

Parshat Terumah

Take a closer look at this week's Torah portion!

Parashat Bo

Get the inside scoop on this week's Torah portion!

Parashat Vaeira

Learn more about this week's Torah portion!

Parshat Shemot

Learn more about this week's Torah portion!

Parshat Vayechi

Lonestar's Sh'lichim take on this week's Parsha.

Parshat Vayeshev

Let's unpack this week's Torah portion!

Parshat Vayishlach

Dive deeper into this week's Parsha!

Parshat Chayye Sarah

Read commentary on this week's Parsha from BBYO teens around the world.

Parshat Vayeira

Learn more about this week's Parsha!

Parshat Lech Lecha

This Week's Parsha Lech Lecha is a message to all Jewish people, all around the world, and in every generation

Parshat Noach

This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Noach, is a story of struggle and strength.

Parshat Bereishit

Let’s talk about the creation of the world.