Parshat Vayigash Few haftarot connect to their weekly parasha as clearly as this week’s selection from Sefer Yechezkel (37: 15-28) connects to Parshat Vayigash. The
In 1988, Nike released its now famous slogan, “Just do it,” with the iconic whoosh beneath it. It was originally introduced in a television commercial
Part II This week I am continuing my summary of an article by Arnold and Daniel Lasker: “The Jewish Prayer for Rain in the Post-Talmudic
On Taanit 29b, Rabbi Yitzchak b. Yaakov b. Guyorei (third-generation Amora, Israel) sends a missive to Bavel in the name of Rabbi Yochanan (b. Nafcha,
In the Amidah we pray for kibbutz galuyot (ingathering of exiles): “Sound the great shofar for our liberty, and raise a banner to gather our
One does not have to be superstitious to recognize facts. It is a historical fact that the period between the 17th of Tamuz and the
Example isn’t another way to teach; it is the only way to teach.—Albert Einstein In previous essays laying out a comprehensive educational philosophy, we discussed
In this week’s parsha, the riveting story of Yosef Hatzadik reaches its climax as Yosef finally reveals himself to his brothers with the famous words,
toThe whole world is suffering through this pandemic and the way it has been mismanaged by most governments as they have had to reverse themselves
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.”—Jenna Evans Welch Four years ago today, I began the journey of a lifetime. Waking up on
Saudi Arabia, cybersecurity and Chanukah are words that are not typically used in the same sentence. My mother, Shira Rubinoff, is a world-renowned cybersecurity expert,
(Courtesy of Makor) What does it feel like to hold a sefer Torah for the first time? You might notice the tactile sensation: smooth velvet
