Jacob has a dream—a vision of a ladder reaching up to the heavens. Upon awakening, he is deeply moved by the realization that God is present in this place. He concludes his reflections with the ...

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 ...

Torah study and listening to the word of God reconnect the person with the original choice of loyalty and commitment. Information ...

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 ...

We see Hagar three times in the Torah, in Genesis 16, Genesis 22, and, according to the Midrash, in our Torah portion, Chayyei Sarah, but under the name Keturah. We met Hagar as the maidservant of ...

Everyone seems to be in a rush this week. Eliezer runs towards Rivka. Rivka hurries to serve Eliezer, and proceeds to run to and from to the camels. This is following in the footsteps of Avraham ...

The Talmud (Megilla 3a) makes reference to the Bible translation composed by the Mishnaic sage Rabbi Yonatan ben Uziel, the most important disciple of Hillel (Succah 28a). The Talmud quotes a ...

This parsha is not only about the legacy of Sarah, but also about the important transition to the next generation. Abraham was focused on ensuring his values and vision would be passed down ...

What do 5-a-day portion sizes look like? Read our handy guide to find out exactly what counts as a portion of your 5-a-day... We know 5-a-day portion sizes are important but it isn't always easy ...