Weekly Torah Commentary

As Jacob descends to Egypt he calls on the God of Isaac to assure him that this decision is correct.

Despite Jacob's negative experiences with favoritism, he repeats this trait in his own family and home.

By judging others favorably and responding to them with kindness, we add holiness to the world.

Jacob and his family's evolving relationship with God illustrates the complex struggle with faith and monotheism.

Jacob and the Jewish people have learned powerful lessons from the experience of exile.

Joseph's experience in prison teaches him, and us, that we succeed and flourish when we support those around us.

Joseph teaches us to temper love with a sense of duty and a knowledge of right and wrong.