But the new sheriff in town, as disturbed as he might be, is clever. He loves Jews. Some of his best friends have shtreimels ...

During my Bible reading, I came across something I would like to share. Hot off the press!! (No pun intended). It’s found in Genesis Chapter 33. It’s the story where ...

Explore the significance of Jacob's dream in the Torah portion Vayetze, featuring the intriguing stairway to heaven.

Our matriarch Rachel, affectionately known here in Jerusalem as Mama Rachel, is an analog for the Oral Torah, i.e., Talmud and Jewish law, Midrash etc. The wisdom of the Oral Torah is the beauty for ...

A son can bear with equanimity the loss of his father, but the loss of his inheritance may drive him to despair. – Niccolo ...

In a column headlined "What's Ripping American Families Apart?" in the July 29 New York Times, David Brooks reported that 27% of Americans are now estranged from a member of their own family, and 40% ...

As we consider this week's Torah portion, we might also consider our own situations as present-day custodians and witnesses ...

"In the story of Esau, one can hear the heart-wrenching cry of a young man who has lost his rightful place in his family." ...

This week’s Torah portion, Toldot, offers one of the most memorable, and relatable, family sagas in our tradition: the story ...

When we read the story of Isaac’s blessing, our attention usually turns to his mistake in blessing Jacob rather than Esau.

Jacob spotted him first. From the kitchen window, he saw Esau stumble slightly on the path. His gait was slower than usual, ...

The matriarch was afraid for her son, but when that same anxiety is weaponized, as it has been recently, it's toxic - and ...