Edom and YisraelParshat Vayishlach The haftarah that we read this week is the complete Book of Ovadya, the shortest sefer in all of Tanach. Its
Yaakov’s name change to Yisrael is very different from Avram’s name change to Avraham—for Yisrael constitutes an entirely new name. Furthermore, Yisrael serves not only
Cult leaders often force members into harmful behaviors by using various forms of coercion, mind control and threats of divine punishment. Most cults are usually
Anticipating a heated confrontation with his big brother Eisav, the Torah surprisingly tells us that Yaakov “became extremely afraid” (Bereishit 32:8). Why was he so
It is uncommon for the Torah to mention the birth of daughters—but it does tell us about Dinah’s birth. However, when Yaakov splits his family
The Roman campaign against the Jews at Masada took place in the winter-spring of the year 72-73 (or 73-74). When the Jewish revolt against Rome
Are optimists naive to believe that things will turn out OK? Isn’t it smarter to be cynical and wait for the other shoe to drop?
Program can be completed in three years with eligibility for national certification. (Courtesy of YU) Yeshiva University’s new entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy, offered by
(Courtesy of Da’ehu) In Why Da’ehu: The Whole Child, we mentioned that students in a Montessori classroom have the same teacher for three years. Students
(Courtesy of World Mizrachi) World Mizrachi was recently able to secure $2 million for Masa Israel grants and scholarships for North American Orthodox Jewish families
Program will feature US Special Envoy Elan S. Carr. (Courtesy of FIDF) Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) New Jersey Chapter, together with several
(Courtesy of OHEL) For decades, and with great thanks to our sponsors Lea and Sammy Trencher, Ohel has been hosting large and festive Chanukah parties
