Torah Commentary

Amalek's personal history may have fueled his descendants' anger towards the descendants of Abraham.

Jacob's covenant with God teaches us that our relationships with God must not be conditional, but rather should be built on trust.

The greatest tributes to Sarah's life were the achievements and character of her son Isaac.

Recognizing that Creation and many natural phenomena are clouded in mystery can actually enrich our lives with meaning.

The fates of Abraham and Sarah as compared to Sodom teach us that ethics, not power, determines the future.

Rather than dividing the spiritual and physical blessings between Jacob and Esau, Rebecca saw the need for Jacob to receive both.

Reflected in the names of her children, Leah grows to recognize her own worth, independent of Jacob's feelings for her.

Jacob's response to his dream teaches us to turn our dreams into visions and our visions into reality.

The story of the flood provides us with numerous insights into human nature and human relationships.

Abraham's relationship to the Land of Israel teaches us to use it as a means of building a just and compassionate society.