One might have expected the first laws delivered after Har Sinai to reflect something lofty and transcendent, echoing the otherworldly nature of our divine encounter

We have endured a year of hardship that has tested our emunah. The savage slaughter of our people and the painful aftermath have left us

The story of our exodus from Egypt feels almost like a fairy tale. For centuries, we endured suffering under a harsh and oppressive ruler. Trapped

Egypt was battered by an unrelenting fusillade of brutal plagues that shattered its economy and tormented its populace. By the time the plague of locusts

The six weeks in January, during which we read the Torah portions recounting our slavery and redemption from Egypt, are known as the period of

One of the oldest and most foundational teachings of Pirkei Avot asserts: “Derech eretz kadma l’Torah”—the “ways of the land” precede Torah and mitzvot. This

Throughout his odyssey in the strange and perilous world of Egypt, Yosef displayed extraordinary emotional resilience. Merely surviving the ordeal of being sold multiple times

The complex story of Yosef and his brothers is a study in sibling rivalry, simmering family tensions and fractured relationships. It showcases the toxic effects

When choosing a topic to write about, I typically reflect on issues that resonate deeply within my heart. I sometimes spend hours contemplating my ideas

Gratitude is the fertile soil from which human nobility takes root. The 11th-century Spanish philosopher Rabbi Bachya ibn Pakuda identified gratitude as not merely an

It has been a harrowing week for my family and me. Our beloved son, Noam, sustained serious injuries while serving in Lebanon, courageously defending our