Jerusalem and Shechem
The Torah has an interesting description of Yaakov’s initial encounter with the city of Shechem: “And Yaakov came complete (shalem)…
Read MoreThe Torah has an interesting description of Yaakov’s initial encounter with the city of Shechem: “And Yaakov came complete (shalem)…
Read MoreOur parsha opens with the dramatic depiction of Yaakov’s dream. He sleeps on Mount Moriah and sees a ladder that…
Read MoreThe double bombing in Jerusalem last week and subsequent search for the suspects in Eastern Jerusalem brings up the need…
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Read MoreThis week’s parsha and the conclusion of last week’s parsha are a study in contrasts. Parshat VaYeira concludes with the…
Read MoreWe often times focus on Jerusalem for its spiritual, political, and historical importance. Yet, Jerusalem can be seen as something…
Read MoreAfter many decades of waiting, our parsha tells the story of Yitzhak’s birth. This miracle was met with great joy…
Read MoreIsrael’s election results gave the Jewish State the type of decisiveness the electorate had been craving for after 5 elections…
Read MoreIn a memorable passage, Rabbeinu Bachya ibn Pekuda writes in his Chovot HaLevavot that there is an inverse relationship between…
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