Shilo, Shechem and Jerusalem
In Yaakov’s blessing to Yehuda he grants him the position of leadership: “The scepter shall not depart from Yehuda, Nor…
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Ironclad Jerusalem
The fast day of the 10th of Tevet memorializes the siege of Yerushalayim. This was the first step in a…
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Conducting Eternity
In this week’s parsha we see the slow unfolding of the divine plan. For reasons that remain somewhat mysterious, God…
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Jerusalem As The Light Of The World
The holiday of Chanukah revolves around the fire and light of our Menorahs. Generally, light is understood to be a…
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The Grace of Jerusalem
When Yaakov and his family return to the Land of Israel, they make an extended stay near the city of…
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The “I” of Jerusalem
After Yaakov’s stirring dream of the angels ascending and descending the ladder, he awakes upon Temple Mount all startled and…
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Jerusalem And The Blessings
Our parsha tells the dramatic story of Esav and Yaakov struggling to be the recipient of their father’s blessing. Despite…
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Avraham Amongst the Mourners of Zion
After Sarah’s death, the Torah tells us that “Abraham came to eulogize Sarah and to bewail her.” Where was Avraham…
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Encountering God in the Guests of Yerushalayim
This week’s parsha begins with an anomaly. God appears to Avraham who is sitting by at the entrance of his…
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A Dual Journey to the Center
This week’s parsha opens with God’s epic command to Avraham: “Go forth (Lech Lecha) from your land and from your…
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