Torah Portion

The commandment of sanctifying the month is not merely a technical instruction for those who establish the calendar on how and when to determine the new month.

The blessing that led Pharaoh to the sin of arrogance is the very thing that will turn into a curse.

Redemption and progress cannot come at the expense of another’s dignity.

The remarkable story of six heroines – six courageous women without whom there would not have been a Moses.

By citing Jacob’s blessing, we recreate that fleeting moment of multi-generational peace and shared destiny.

The act of giving blessing creates connection. Hopefully, we do not wait until the end of our lives to create or facilitate this connection with our loved ones as Jacob did.

While everyone makes mistakes, a leader whose decisions stem from rashness and haste can spell disaster for his people – and potentially for humanity as a whole.

Israelis are deeply passionate about their political and ideological beliefs. As a people, Jews possess a natural tenacity and a remarkable strength of will.

Many times, salvation is not complicated at all. It is already here, right before our eyes.

The Torah reminds us of a slower tempo. That cadence can enhance our ability to act more long term and proactively, as we face so many dilemmas, to be more like Joseph and practice “provention.”