This week’s Torah reading, Parshas Vayigash, describes the emotional reunion of Jacob with his son Joseph. Twenty-two years earlier, Jacob thought that Joseph was devoured by a wild animal, and […]
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Exploring the reason behind our desire to fit in In this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Vayigash, the family of Jacob moves to Egypt, where Joseph is the ruler, as instructed […]
This week’s Torah reading, Parshas Vayeshev, tells us about the great challenge Joseph faced when his master’s wife attempted to engage him in a sinful relationship. The verse tells us […]
Adapted from published articles and audio recordings of Rav Mordechai Gifter Compiled and Prepared for Publication by Malkeal Yusupov Chanukah is considered a Jewish festival although it lacks, in its […]
In this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Vayishlach, our patriarch Jacob returned from Padan Aram to the land of Israel, and prepared to meet his wicked brother Esau, after not seeing […]
In this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Toldos, the Torah tells us (27:1) that our patriarch Isaac became blind. How did this come about? The Medrash (Bereishis Rabboh 65:9) shares with […]
Alex Clare is a talented musician. His song “Too Close” was number four on UK Singles Chart 2014 and number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was […]
A video clip has recently gone viral, in which a reporter interviewed the Ben and Jerry of “Ben and Jerry’s” ice cream. In the video, Axios’ Alexi McCammond discusses Ben […]
The Ask the Rabbi tradition began many years ago, at Oorah’s very first Shabbaton. It wasn’t intended to become a mainstay, but that initial session was such a success that […]
In this week’s Torah reading, Parshas Lech Lecha, God told Abraham (15:1) “Do not fear, I am your Shield, you have a lot of reward.” Rashi explains that Abraham was […]
