The act of giving blessing creates connection. Hopefully, we do not wait until the end of our lives to create or facilitate this connection with our loved ones as Jacob did. Information ...

What does it mean to love our children equally? It’s a question that many families wrestle with, especially when each parent’s and child’s personality, needs, and circumstance vary so widely.

The ninth weekly biblical reading in Exodus, Ki Tissa (30:11-34:35), tells us significant details about God, the Torah, and the Shabbat, revealing deep meaning and significance that should affect our ...

Why parshat hashavua (the weekly Torah portion)? The decision to teach parshat hashavua rather than teaching selected Torah stories at our own pace brings with it many challenges. We cannot possibly ...

In the Torah portion this week, Beshalach, we are told in Exodus 13:18 that the Israelites arose from Egypt “chamushim,” “armed.” This translation, “armed,” is correct, as we can ...

By Rabbi Gregory Marx Parashat Vayigash When faced with tough choices, we reveal our character. One such pivotal moment occurs in this week’s Torah portion. It... Rabbi Rachel Hersh Parshat Vayeshev ...

Parshat Yitro: Exodus 18:1-20:22; Isaiah 6:1-7:6; 9:5-6. The verses immediately preceding the Decalogue Revelation at Sinai are curious, to say the least. God and Moses enter a dialogue that ...