I am telling you a story of Jacob and his decision to return to the promised land of his grandparents. The version being read in synagogues worldwide. Welcome to Vayeshev (And He Lived), this week’s ...

Unfortunately, there is nothing new under the sun here, as it is an age-old pastime of antisemites to blame the Jews for ...

With God’s help, we should all make increased efforts to love our neighbors, serve those in need, and act with humility. Only ...

In short, the authors/editors of the Bible made sure that we know that the story of the widow Tamar and Judah continues ...

Even when it seems that everything is deteriorating and that evil is triumphing over good, beneath the surface – in the ...

In times of suffering, the Jewish people circle the wagons. What's harder is keeping hold of our fractious family when times ...

The complex story of Joseph and his brothers is a study in sibling rivalry, simmering family tensions, and fractured ...

Joseph went from pit to pit. Shared all the answers the divine put in his head. And still, they forgot about him. For a while ...

Chipotle is raising its U.S. prices to offset inflation and to compensate for a promise to increase portion sizes. Chipotle’s chief corporate affairs officer, Laurie Schalow, confirmed Friday ...

An emotional event was held at the Noam Yeshiva in Jerusalem, during which a new Torah scroll was dedicated in memory of Major Kfir Franco, a graduate of the Yeshiva and tank officer killed in ...

This one has a complicated background, so bear with me. For some strange reason, my brother has gotten back with his first ex-wife, “Emily.” Emily has a daughter, “Sara,” and together they ...

The Torah portion Toldot is a tale, in large measure, of sibling rivalry and parental mistakes. It focuses on the lives of Isaac and his children. In some ways, it is similar to the narrative of Cain ...