This Thursday, the 5th night of Chanukah- כ״ח כסלו/ December 18- at 4:00 PM, following the lighting at 770, Oholei Yosef ...

As Jacob neared the end of his life, he blessed his children and assigned each of them a future role in the Jewish story.

Delve into Parshat Vayeshev, where we uncover the story of Jacob, a symbol of righteousness and humility in the Torah.

The holidays became easier when my children could meaningfully participate in religious and household rituals.

In Vayishlach, this week’s Torah portion, the third patriarch’s name gets changed during a famous encounter. Or does it?

The first Jew, Avraham, was named for his role as a father. His original name, “Avram,” means “mighty father.” Later, Hashem changed his name to “Avraham,” which means “father of many nations” (Ber.