To answer this question, we need to examine the difference between a pillar and a sanctuary. A pillar is a large single stone ...

"We have to resolve the tension in ourselves before we can do so for others. We have to be at peace with ourselves before we ...

Battle of the Soul ...

It is a greater love that it was made known to him that he was created in God’s image, as it is said, ‘For in the image of ...

Was Rashi correct in thinking Jacob was righteous? Some might argue that, in many ways, he was like other humans. He had good and bad points. He made mistakes, as we all do. But generally speaking, he ...

There are two laws dwelling in our bodies. This is pictured in Isaac’s wife, Rebekah with twins: Esau and Jacob. The apostle ...

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Jordan Peterson's new book and the story of Jacob and Esau.

With missing persons. The Torah is full of Divine imperatives but also of missing teachers.

I suggest that an answer can be found in the first verse of the haftarah of the Portion of Vayetze [Hosea 12:13]: “Jacob fled ...

The details of Jacob’s dreamtime vision will no doubt continue to be debated, just as sure as we spend our days ascending and ...

Let’s say you want to write a book. You’ve got a captivating story to tell or a compelling argument to make. You’ve got a ...