Daniel
From Treachery to Triumph

From Treachery to Triumph

By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz King David wrote his Psalms through divine inspiration. This is certainly true of Psalm 64 which, according to the biblical commentator known as Rashi, was written about Daniel in the lion's den. According to...

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Which Biblical Figure is Similar to Joseph?

Which Biblical Figure is Similar to Joseph?

It is time for a Bible quiz. QUESTION: Who began life as the son of slaves and rose to live in Pharoah’s house? ANSWER: Everyone knows that is Moses. QUESTION: Who tricked his twin and got his father’s blessing? ANSWER: Everyone knows...

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A Biblical Source for the Story of Hanukkah?

A Biblical Source for the Story of Hanukkah?

By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz Every Jew knows the basis for our system of holidays: They came and tried to kill us. They failed and disappeared in the sands of time. We’re still around. Let’s eat. Indeed, Jacob’s dream of angels ascending and...

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