What Only a Father Can Do
Father’s Day is a delightful blend of a secular and religious holiday, combining consumerism with the Biblical mandate to “Honor thy father.” But is it artificially amplified? Are fathers really that important? Mothers are clearly necessary to raise a baby, but the...
How to Get High on God?
What’s the difference between getting high on drugs and getting high on God? Rabbi Shlomo Katz explains based on the Torah portion of Toldot that a Godly high keeps you high, but getting high on drugs, leaves you feeling low.
Learn Hebrew Through the Torah Portion of Toldot
Have you ever wanted to learn the Bible in Hebrew? Rabbi Elan Adler goes through the weekly Torah portion of Toldot and offers insights into the Hebrew meaning of the stories between Jacob and Esau.
Sibling Rivalry Between Jacob and Esau
Sondra Oster Baras explains the sibling rivalry between Jacob and Esau. Jewish Bible commentaries explain that the rivalry between Jacob and Esau is carried out by their descendants, Jews and Christians. She brings many fascinating examples from Jewish history about...
The Older Will Serve the Younger
After years of infertility and countless heartfelt prayers, Rebecca finally conceives. As grateful as she must have been for being blessed with carrying a child, she finds the pains of pregnancy difficult to bear and goes to inquire of God as to why she is suffering...Related Content
A Time to Forget
The Portion of Ki Teitzei (Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19)
The Portion of Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9)
The Portion of Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3)
The Portion of Toldot (Genesis 25:19-28:9)
The Portion of Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1-25:18)
The Portion of Vayeira (Genesis 18:1-22:24)
The Portion of Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8)
The Sabbath, a Day of Waste?
