Joseph finally revealed his identity to his brothers, and it’s no wonder there were such great cries of joy – particularly between Joseph and Benjamin. They were, after all, the only sons of Rachel ...
As a couple, Abraham and Sarah together faced pain, obstacles and challenges. Their emunah was painfully tested and what do they teach us? “Kol mah d’avid Rachmana l’tova oseh…” Whatever Hashem does ...
The field of Efron had a bad reputation; it was said to be haunted. Anyone happening to wander into the field reported encountering a demon wielding a sword. As viable real estate it was worthless.
Torah Judaism makes all sorts of demands on us; of practice and belief, of moral stances that conflict with the culture around us. We have to contend with them, and prepare our children to contend wit ...
(Midrash Tanhuma Tazria 7) During pregnancy ... Cutting the foreskin is necessary for his Jewish life to begin. However, going deeper, it suggests this act is a necessary existential separation. Thus, ...