Faith and Friendship (Beha’alotecha 5778)
In this week’s parsha Moshe reaches his lowest ebb. Not surprisingly. After all that had happened – the miracles, the … Read more
Parsha: Beha'alotcha
Leadership Beyond Despair (Beha’alotecha 5777)
Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, is remarkable for the extreme realism with which it portrays human character. Its heroes are not … Read more
From Despair to Hope (Beha’alotecha 5776)
There have been times when one passage in today’s parsha was for me little less than life-saving. No leadership position … Read more
From Pain to Humility (Behaalotcha 5775)
David Brooks, in his new best seller, The Road to Character,[1] draws a sharp distinction between what he calls the … Read more
Beha’alotcha (5774) – Power or Influence?
There is a lovely moment in this week’s parsha that shows Moses at the height of his generosity as a … Read more
Beha’alotcha (5772) – Is a Leader a Nursing Father?
It was the emotional low of Moses’ life. After the drama at Sinai, the revelation, the golden calf, the forgiveness, … Read more
Beha’alotecha (5770) – Leadership Beyond Despair
Tanakh, the Hebrew Bible, is remarkable for the extreme realism with which it portrays human character. Its heroes are not … Read more
Beha’alotcha (5768) – Humility
I find it one of the most revealing moments in Moses’ life. To understand it we must remember the context. … Read more