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?

Thank you, Jacob. For what, you might ask? For reminding us never to miss a chance to do good, to say a kind word, to act with intention while we still have the gift of “now.” In one simple act, Jacob ...

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.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — While Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase is under indictment for allegedly throwing rigged pitches in games starting in 2023, a question has arisen about the guaranteed portion of the ...

This week’s Torah portion is Lech-Lecha: Genesis 12:1 – 17:27 Lech-Lecha, the divine command to Abraham in Genesis 12:1, is often translated as “Go forth.” But the Hebrew is richer and much more ...

The St. Petersburg hospital was sued by the family of a mother who took her own life after she was reported for child abuse. Maya Kowalski hugs her attorney Nick Whitney after a jury awarded her ...

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Every Shabbos, Jews in synagogues of all denominations hear the cantor, rabbi or a layperson chant that week’s Torah portion from an open scroll. But Yiddish scholar Sheva Zucker says you don’t need ...