The Equanimity of Jerusalem
In our parsha, Yaakov blesses his son Yehuda through a comparison to a lion: “A cub [and] a grown lion…
Read MoreIn our parsha, Yaakov blesses his son Yehuda through a comparison to a lion: “A cub [and] a grown lion…
Read MoreThis week’s parsha features the titanic struggle between the two kings of the Jewish people – Yosef and Yehuda. The…
Read MoreOne of the key take aways from Chanukah was the centrality that the Temple and Jerusalem played in triggering the…
Read MoreThe Torah has an interesting description of Yaakov’s initial encounter with the city of Shechem: “And Yaakov came complete (shalem)…
Read MoreThe double bombing in Jerusalem last week and subsequent search for the suspects in Eastern Jerusalem brings up the need…
Read MoreTorah sources highlight the uniqueness of dew as a sui-generis form of blessing. There are two primary qualities of dew’s…
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 MoreIn the post-mabul world, God imparts certain basic messages to Noah that are to be the cornerstone of a new…
Read MoreThe story of humanity begins in a garden. The Garden of Eden is a pastoral setting, filled with rivers and…
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