The Book of Life: Weekly Wisdom with Ruchi Koval Momentum

What makes a place holy? As this week’s parsha shows us, the answer depends on who you ask – and how you feel when you find yourself there.

Just like in this week’s Torah portion, there was a life-changing blessing in Ruchi Koval’s home – and it would take years before she discovered it.

We can’t always solve other people’s problems – but we can always speak up in support. This week’s parsha shows us how our voices can make all the difference.

A glass of wine at the end of the day can be a blessing – or a curse. Here’s what this week’s Torah portion has to say about it.

How might we bring more gratitude to our days? In this week’s parsha, we learn an ancient, formal way of saying thanks – and how we might adapt it for modern life.

Each of us is a little bit angel, a little bit animal. From the Israelites wandering the desert, we can learn to balance these traits – and channel them for good.