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The Nation Shall Not Dwell Alone
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
How Joseph saved Egypt from famine: leadership lessons from the Bible
The Torah portion Vayigash shifts from family drama to Joseph’s management of Egypt’s famine; By selling grain, livestock and land for Pharaoh, Joseph sparked debate: harsh nationalization or smart crisis policy that preserved order, trust and long-term recovery 
Michael Eisenberg | 12.26.25
אחיו של יוסף מתייעצים
Vayigash: The moment when responsibility comes before love
Opinion: Does leadership shape our capacity to love others—and can love be rebuilt after it has been damaged?
Ziv Elul | 12.25.25
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
'Joseph's Brothers Sell Him into Captivity' - a 1855 painting by Konstantin Flavitsky
Parashat Vayeshev: How Joseph’s story mirrors Jewish history and the roots of antisemitism
This week’s Torah portion, Vayeshev, tells the story of Joseph’s betrayal by his brothers—an allegory for Jewish persecution throughout history; From jealousy and exile to dreams and survival, Joseph’s journey mirrors the resilience of the Jewish people
Hillel Fuld | 12.12.25
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
The Reconciliation of Jacob and Esau, 1624 by Rubens
Vayishlach: Jacob was the most imperfect of all the patriarchs, but also 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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