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 ...

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 ...