There is much for us to learn from Jacob’s walk that helps us to understand our own walk.

I got an enthusiastic description the other day of how he was a Goat Doula now, because he was assisting in the birth of a ...

Jews are a small people, and partnership can be valuable. Disclaimer: What follows reflects my personal religious perspective as one Orthodox Jew. I do not claim to speak for all ...

A significant expression of their differing worldviews appears in their attitudes toward wealth – a perspective that ...

The right words can change a survivor's life and silence can harm, so address the horror that was done to Jacob's daughter, ...

A painful feud over Touro Synagogue has left Newport's Jewish community divided, with two rival congregations holding ...

Folks who passionately believe in the “I may hate what you say, but I’d die for your right to say it” take on the First ...

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

While reading Parshat Vayishlach this year, I was struck by the imbalance between speech and silence and what it suggests about power and action.

When Joseph finally reconciles with his brothers, he says that all his travails ultimately happened for a higher purpose.” ...

Jerusalem Post / Judaism / Torah Portion Parashat Vayetze: 'Wise people, be careful with your words’ If we were truly aware of the power embedded in our words, in casual conversation, in a sentence ...

Many Americans need a portion-size intervention. Somehow, over the past decade or so, we seem to have lost our ability to judge what a reasonable serving size is. It doesn't help that the servings at ...