Torah Commentary
Family Reunions and Beyond
Isn’t Jacob’s peace with Esau as important as Joseph’s reconciliation with his brothers?
A Tale of Two Jacobs
This biblical patriarch’s life is marked by an unresolved conflict with his dark side.
Joseph’s Amazing Technicolor Faith
Throughout the ups and downs of his ever-changing life, this biblical hero never feels far from God.
The Place With No Name
Why is the Torah so mysterious about the locale where Jacob continues the covenant with God?
Abraham’s Blended Family
The relationship between Sarah and Hagar — and their two sons — is more complicated than you think.
As You Remembered Sarah
The Torah chronicles the pain of infertility — and the ongoing hope for a child.
Rebecca and Isaac’s Guide to Raising Twins (Not)
What can we learn from one of the Torah’s most dysfunctional families?