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The Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau, 1624 by Rubens
Vayishlach: Jacob was the most imperfect of all the patriarchs; He was the most human
This week, we read the Torah portion of Vayishlach, which means “He sent”; it begins with the reunification of Jacob and his brother, Esau after a 22-year period in which Jacob stayed away from his twin, who wanted to kill Jacob for stealing the blessing from their father, Isaac
Hillel Fuld | 12.04.25
אגם ברגר נפגשה עם צילי שניידר ושניאור ובר
You are never alone: Yaakov learns God was with him the whole time
This week's Torah portion, Vayeitze, teaches us that the darkest moments are often the moments Hashem is closest; Israelis who were taken hostage in Gaza report feeling this
Nachman (Nathan) Hoffman | 11.28.25
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
Toldot: regional influences on economic, ethical and family challenges
This week’s Torah portion, Parashat Toldot, opens with the connective vav ('and'), linking it to the close of last week’s reading
Michael Eisenberg | 11.21.25
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
Abraham purchases the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron
Hillel Fuld on this week's Torah portion 'Chayei Sarah'
This week's Torah portion is Chayei Sarah, which literally means 'The life of Sarah', but it begins with the death of the matriarch; the portion's message is it's time to come home
Hillel Fuld | 11.13.25
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
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