A young man sought spiritual perfection so he set out to find a guru. After traveling to Tibet, he spent weeks climbing a lonely mountain, finally arriving at the peak where a wizened old man sat on the rough stone, his legs crossed, his...
Where is Goren ha-Atad?
When Jacob passes away, Joseph requests permission from Pharaoh to travel to Israel to carry out his oath to his father to bury him in Hebron. All of the dignitaries from Egypt join Joseph and his brothers as they travel to Israel, though...
Who is Jael?
Jael, wife of Heber the Kenite, acted as a warrior on behalf of the Nation of Israel during the battle against the Canaanites. Recognizing that they were going to be defeated by the Israelites, the Canaanite general Sisera ran away from...
Avraham’s Journey
This map features Avraham’s journey to and throughout the Promised Land, as described in Genesis 11:31-23:20.
Weekly Torah Portion: The Descent into Egypt
This week’s portion begins in the middle of the story of the final confrontation between Joseph and his brothers, before Joseph reveals himself to them. At the end of last week’s portion, we heard Joseph’s cruel accusations and Judah’s...