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The Magical City in Israel Where No One Dies
By Adam Eliyahu Berkowitz The Biblical account of Jacob’s first encounter with God is an amazing story. He dreams of a ladder connecting heaven and earth, with angels ascending and descending the ladder. Understandably shaken, Jacob...
Weekly Torah Portion: On Motherhood
Jacob has been promised by God that his children will inherit the Land of Israel. Indeed, he is the first forefather to pass on this promise and blessing to all of his children. This week’s portion tells of Jacob’s flight from Beersheba,...
Weekly Torah Portion: Starbucks and the Lesson of Jacob’s Pillow
Jacob’s Dream, by José de Ribera [Image: Wikimedia Commons] The sun is setting, and Jacob rests his head after a harrowing day. He is fleeing from his brother Esau. In an open field, Jacob gathers stones and makes a pillow of sorts...
