In parashat vayera’s second act, Abraham learns of the impending destruction of Sodom and confronts God, asking, “Will You sweep away the righteous with [...]

Parashat vayera ends with the puzzling tale of the akedah, the binding of Isaac. After God commands him to sacrifice his son, Abraham journeys to [...]

This week’s Torah portion, vayera, begins with God appearing to Abraham as he sits at the entrance of his tent. However, in the very [...]

Today is Veterans Day, established  by Congress in 1954 to pay tribute to members of the United States Armed services, but, Veterans Day [...]

Parashat vayera ends with the puzzling tale of the akedah, the binding of Isaac. After God commands him to sacrifice his son, Abraham journeys to [...]

Today is Sh’mini Atzeret.Although Sukkot is only celebrated for seven days, the Book of Leviticus ordains an eighth day as a day of [...]

Today is the 7th day of Sukkot. The seventh day of Sukkot is also known as Hoshana Rabbah, the Great Prayer for Deliverance, [...]

Today is the 6th day of Sukkot. One of the most meaningful ways to celebrate Sukkot is to invite guests to enjoy [...]

Today is the 5th day of Sukkot. Although the festival of Sukkot has evolved throughout the millennia, its significance to the Jewish household [...]