Anticipating a heated and fierce confrontation with his big brother Esav, surprisingly, the Torah tells us that Yaakov “became extremely afraid” (Bereishit 32:8). Indeed, he

As Dirshu’s World Siyum approaches, it is important to highlight the ultimate heroes of the Siyum HaShas, those lomdei Torah who learn the daf, chazer

Prior to fleeing his murderous brother, Yaakov’s life was peaceful and serene. He reveled in the “tents” of study exploring God’s word and pondering the

Yaakov’s reaction to God’s revelation at the beginning of Parshat Vayeitzei is rather surprising. Although God had promised to watch over him and take care

In 2017, a painting by Leonardo Da Vinci known as “Salvator Mundi” went on auction at Christie’s in New York. The winning bid, made by

Legend has it that 400 years ago, local native Americans relinquished ownership over the Island of “Manhattes” for the modern equivalent of about $1,000. In

Famine: food is scarce, the sheep have nowhere to graze, what does one do? Yitzchak decides to follow his father’s footsteps, do his basic hishtadlut

Rashi explains that, in ancient Temple times, a Korban Todah offering, a thanksgiving offering, was brought by “someone who experienced a personal miracle” (Vayikra 7:12).

I have often been asked why there are so many unhappy marriages today. The question makes me wonder about just how prevalent this phenomenon is.

Last week I stood at the chuppah of my older brother, Binyamin, and his kallah, Sorah Miriam. The room was filled to capacity with friends

As a murderer, hunter, an idolater and a promiscuous individual, Eisav was the kind of person who lived for this world, taking advantage in all

In thinking about the theme for this year’s series, my decision was impacted by the recent events in the life of our family. As many