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Parashat Shemot: How not to break an order and still save the organization

How can leaders avoid implementing directives they don’t believe in without triggering a crisis with those above them? Is that even possible? And what traits and capabilities are required of managers in moments like these?

Ziv Elul | 01.08.26

Moshe’s first act: how a small word unveils the roots of moral leadership

In Parashat Shemot, a fleeting Hebrew phrase—koh va‑koh—captures Moshe’s ethical turning point, illustrating the tension between pragmatic caution and courageous action that defines leadership across generations

Michael Eisenberg | 01.08.26

Vayechi Torah portion: Genesis and the global mission of Israel

From creation to Joseph in Egypt, Genesis frames Israel not as a nation apart but as one charged with engaging the world, spreading moral and economic blessing and translating faith into political and historical responsibility

Michael Eisenberg | 01.02.26

'Jacob Blessing Ephraim and Manasseh'- painting by Benjamin West

Beyond survival: The deeper meaning of Ephraim and Menashe

Weekly Torah portion: Why the final blessing of the Torah teaches us not just to overcome obstacles, but to flourish beyond them

Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 01.02.26

A victory that brings down the victor: why not every success is leadership

Opinion: Leadership is not measured by dramatic, decisive victories, but by whether decisions preserve people, trust and the ability to endure after the moment of success has passed

Ziv Elul | 01.01.26

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