Vayetze: Modern Antisemitism
Discrimination I recently entered a shoe repair shop and asked for a quote on a minor repair job. I was […]
December 4, 2005
Vayetze: Is Leaving Israel a Descent?
To Haran “And Jacob departed Beer Sheba and went towards Haran.” (Genesis 28, 10) When Abraham left Israel for Egypt
Vayetze: Stimulating Trials
Jacob and Laban This week’s Parsha describes our Patriarch Jacob’s journey from parents’ home to the home of his uncle
Vayetze: Identifying the Beast Within
The Commercial Enterprise Our Patriarch Jacob grew wealthy through his cattle enterprises. He first raised a great flock of sheep.
Vayetze: A Prayer for Life
How Do We Survive? Our sages tell us that our forefather Jacob’s journey from B’er Sheva to Charan is symbolic
Toldot: Do Jews Dig Wells?
The Thrill of Discovery Did you know that our patriarchs were devoted well diggers? Imagine digging for hours or even
Toldot: What Is In A Name?
Jacob and Esau – Twin Brothers We are told that Esau, the older brother, physically mature at birth. The
Toldot: Inner Conflict
The Warring Nations “There two nations are in your womb and two regimes from your innards will separate”. The ethos