This weeks Torah Portion Podcast focuses on the Portion called Vayeshev (and Jacob settled) and begins the saga of the people of Israel in formation. Clothing becomes a big part of the story and exploring this issue helps highlight some insights in coping with the political struggles of this world Parshat Vayeshev Read more »
Jacob Arrived Whole
In truth, Jacob's wholeness was not to be found in any quantitative accomplishments. It could not be measured by how fast he could run, by the number of sheep he owned, or by the number of scholarly discussions he had memorized. Rather, Jacob's wholeness was in his holistic approach towards these diverse spheres. Read more »
The Two Sides of Esav ( Esau)
In his prayer, he says, "Rescue me, please, from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esav, for I fear him lest he come and strike me down, mother and children." There seems to be a redundancy here: Why did it not simply say "Rescue me, please, from the hand of my brother, Esav as opposed to the words “from the hand of my brother, from the hand of Esav” Read more »
Vayishlach
This weeks podcast discusses the Torah portion of Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4 – 36:43), where Jacob wrestles with the angel that represents Esav. What can we learn from that struggle? Are we facing similar struggles in our personal and in our national lives? This week’s Torah portion offers some insights to this and other questions relating [...] Read more »
Jerusalem Insight Podcast #5
Torah Portion Vayetze Genesis 28:10 – 32:2 This weeks podcast focuses on the two dreams of Jacob and the lessons learned from Jacob’s ladder and his dream about the goats. The broadcast then focuses on Dreams in general. Are they a function of our experience or are the hint and whisper of a Divine message? [...] Read more »
We are not for sale
If Netanyahu wishes to be remembered as something more than another hack, he should end these destructive talks and tell the Obama administration the truth. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is playing with fire. And Israel is getting burned. Read more »
Learning from Abraham and Jacob
Why did the creation of the Jewish people have to wait until Yaacov and did not start with Avraham? The secret of the survivability of this people and their eternal destiny was fully revealed within the character of Yaacov… a process only begun with Avraham Read more »
Parshat Toldot
Our latest podcast touches on US elections and then delves into this week’s parasha, Toldot. Parshat Toldot Read more »