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Miketz: breaking the stranglehold — Joseph, the Ishmaelites and the rise of a new Egypt

Joseph’s opening of Egypt’s grain storehouses in the weekly Torah portion is framed as a strategic move to break an Ishmaelite trade monopoly, reshape Egypt’s economy and turn famine into lasting regional power

Michael Eisenberg | 12.18.25

When power meets compassion: what Joseph’s leadership teaches us about responsibility

Opinion: When power is used with integrity, it inspires moral responsibility—not through fear, but by example; that’s the lesson of Joseph—and a model for lasting organizational change

Ziv Elul | 12.18.25

Parashat Vayeshev - the stars, the moon, the all important camels and IMEC

Israel must see the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor as Joseph once saw regional trade: a strategic shift demanding swift action, partnerships and use of geography as an economic asset

Michael Eisenberg | 12.11.25

Vayishlach: the geo‑political and economic Impact of Esau

Vayishlach reframes Jacob’s meeting with Esau as a strategic bid to enter the regional arena shaped by Esau’s rise in Se’ir, highlighting diplomacy, alliances and economic power as tools of influence long before their peaceful reunion

Michael Eisenberg | 12.05.25

New prayer book offers inclusive worship for people with cognitive disabilities

Conservative Movement in Israel and the Israeli Center for Cognitive Accessibility release the second edition of a prayer book that uses symbols and simplified language to help worshippers understand prayers without long or complex texts

ynet | 12.02.25

How to know when it's time to leave? Jacob's story guides Jews facing growing hostility

Opinion: In places where Jews feel pressure to hide their identity and leaders show open or quiet antisemitism the signs are clear, and Jacob’s story offers a guide for understanding danger, comfort and the pull to return home

Rabbi David Stav | 11.29.25

Ladders, love and lessons: What Jacob’s journey still teaches us

Vayetzei: This week’s Torah portion challenges us to confront who we’ve been, who we are and whether we’re still moving forward

Hillel Fuld | 11.27.25

Digging deeper: What Isaac teaches about real growth

Everyone says they want growth — I’ve said it too — but most people never dig deep enough to find it; this week’s Torah portion makes that clear

Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 11.20.25

Why returning the fallen matters so deeply to Israelis

For 11 years the Goldin family fought to bring Lt. Hadar Goldin’s body home. This week’s Torah portion, which tells at length of Abraham’s purchase of the Cave of Machpelah, offers an ancient lens on why burial in Israel carries such profound meaning

Rabbi David Stav | 11.14.25

Torah portion of Vayera

In Vayera, God appears to Abraham as he recovers from circumcision, revealing lessons in kindness, empathy, and prayer; Abraham prioritizes helping strangers over speaking to God, defends Sodom, and teaches that true faith begins with compassion

Hillel Fuld | 11.06.25

The meeting between Abraham and Melchizedek

The courage to leave comfort: what ‘Lech Lecha’ teaches about growth

Opinion: Avraham’s first test was not about belief, it was about movement; sometimes the only way to grow is to leave what feels safe

Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 10.30.25

Stolen 200-year-old Torah ark from Romania found after decade to be displayed at Yad Vashem

The ark, pride of Siret’s Jewish community, survived World War II and stood in the town’s synagogue for decades; in 2016, it was found to have been stolen and replaced with crude copy bearing incorrect Hebrew inscriptions

Itamar Eichner | 10.28.25

From Noah to now: Lessons in morality, boundaries and the battle against evil

This week’s Torah portion reminds us that Noah’s righteousness shone in a world without moral boundaries; as in his time, we live amid confusion and corruption, where standing for truth, faith and ethical clarity remains the greatest act of courage

Hillel Fuld | 10.23.25

Vayelech Torah portion: The balance of the individual and the nation

This week, we read the portion of Vayelech, which means ‘he walked’ or ‘he went’; this portion is a very monumental one for many reasons; Moses is reaching his final moments, and he is passing on the torch to Joshua

Hillel Fuld | 09.25.25

Fundamental lessons for life: This week's Torah portion, Nitzavim

Nitzavim, which means standing, is always read the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah and is one of the shortest portions in the entire Torah; It answers the question of whether God is more like our father or king

Hillel Fuld | 09.18.25