Coming Down From Sinai Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz derives an important life lesson from this week’s Torah portion of Mishpatim. He writes: “The most unusual part

What Is Your Response to Reality? I am writing from the plane, on my way to New York, to meet more of the Jews who

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The Jews of October 8 “Since October 7, we’ve been making Kiddush every week. No matter where we are or who is present, I will

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This week’s parsha, Vayeishev, features the famous story of Yosef and his brothers. Why didn’t the brothers speak to Yosef? Why didn’t they tell him

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We are now in the Hebrew month of Kislev, with the light-filled holiday of Chanukah soon approaching. Did you learn about Kislev and Chanukah in