Torah Commentary
Parashat Chayei Sara: Summary
Following the death of Sara, Abraham purchases a burial plot and sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac.
Feeling The Presence Of God
God's presence at Jacob's deathbed teaches us that our reactions to the situations in which we find ourselves determine our spiritual perceptions.
Summary of Parashat Vayera
Isaac's birth, the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, the exile of Hagar and the ultimate sacrifice.
From Fratricide To Fraternal Solidarity
The Joseph story provides us with a domestic model for our national ability to move through reconciliation to solidarity.
Parashat Vayechi: Summary
On his deathbed, Jacob blesses his sons and asks them to bury him in Canaan.
Parashat Noach: Summary
A flood destroys all living creatures, aside from Noah, his family and the animals in their ark.
Don’t Just Stand There — Do Something!
Fear paralyzes us, rendering us incapable of addressing our most pressing problems.
The Deeper Meaning Of A Name
In naming his sons, Joseph communicates his thoughts on living in Egypt, alone and distant from his family.
Don’t Be Quarrelsome On The Way
Joseph's warning to his brothers not to quarrel on their way instructs us as well in our relationships with our families and the larger Jewish community.