The parsha does not show a clash of good vs evil, but a deep disagreement about leadership and the path by which the people of Israel should take.
“Shalom,” our word for wholeness, is the ultimate goal of a life lived with individuation. Through it, a person comes to ...
Delve into Parshat Vayeshev, where we uncover the story of Jacob, a symbol of righteousness and humility in the Torah.
The holidays became easier when my children could meaningfully participate in religious and household rituals.
What does it mean to love our children equally? It’s a question that many families wrestle with, especially when each parent’s and child’s personality, needs, and circumstance vary so widely.
In Vayishlach, this week’s Torah portion, the third patriarch’s name gets changed during a famous encounter. Or does it?
Jerusalem Post / Judaism / Torah Portion Parashat Vayetze: 'Wise people, be careful with your words’ If we were truly aware of the power embedded in our words, in casual conversation, in a sentence ...
Jerusalem Post / Judaism / Torah Portion Message of Isaiah in Parashat Noah: Expanding Israel's borders a vision of redemption after exile Just as Noah emerged from the ark to rebuild civilization, ...
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To a young Jessica Sacks growing up in England, the country’s towering chief rabbi, Jonathan Sacks, was more than just a distant religious figure — he was an uncle. “He was very busy, so we didn’t get ...