The Dangers of Blind Love

Parashat Hashavua: The Visits in Beit El of Yaakov/Yisrael – part II

Word to the world

Who was the mysterious "Wife of Potifar" who tries to seduce yosef?

On Unity, Listening, and National Healing

When Do We Not Make a Beracha on a Fragrance?

Vayeshev- Speech Therapy

Eradicating Hatred in Our Generation

How to Change the World?

The plan of Yaakov

Some Light Chanukah Questions

On the Light of Hanuka and Israeli Independence

Are the Hanukah miracles of 2,000 years ago relevant to our generation? The answer is: Yes, more than ever before! Why is that? Let us begin the explanation at the beginning – from the first book of the Pentateuch...

Yosef & His Brothers / The National Religious & the Left

A comparison of the relationship between the left-wing and the Jewish population of Judea and Samaria (Yesha), and the first ten sons of the Patriarch Yaakov and their young brother Yosef.

Family Complications

The story of Joseph and his brothers reveals both the strengths and weaknesses of mortal beings and a family structure.

The Heroism of Tamar

It is thus no coincidence that Tamar, a heroic non-Jewish woman, became the ancestor of David, Israel’s greatest King. There are striking similarities between Tamar and the other heroic woman in David’s ancestry, the Moabite woman we know as Ruth.

The Runaway Train

Sometimes people can be as destructive as a runaway train. How do you stop them? An insight based on Parshat Vayeshev

Chanuka Lite - Take a Bite!

What did the Maccabim do when they found that 1 jar of unblemished oil? Did they put all the oil in the Menora at one time, so at least 1 day would be a "pure" & complete Mitzva? Or did they divide up the jar & place 1/8 of the oil in the Menora each night, so as to at least do some of the Mitzva?

May a Tzaddik Request Tranquility?

Could it be wrong for a tzaddik to ask for tranquility and must he suffice only with reward in the World to Come?

Don't Settle for Less!

Stress is Good For You!

Inclined to Recline- "And Yaakov dwelled…."

Researchers believe that some stress can help to fortify the immune system. For instance, stress can improve how your heart works and protect your body from infection. But on a deeper level, rising to challenges and overcoming them is the essence of life.