As this week’s Torah reading describes the Jews’ exodus from Egypt, theTorah tells us (13:19) that Moses made sure to take Joseph’s bones with them.In reference to this deed of […]
This week’s Torah reading continues to discuss the ten plagues theEgyptians were afflicted with. As Moses visits Pharaoh to warn him about thenext plague, Moses challenges Pharaoh in the name […]
The verse in this week’s Torah reading states (6:13), “And God spoke toMoses and Aaron, and He commanded them upon the sons of Israel and uponPharaoh, the king of Egypt, […]
This week’s Torah reading describes the enslavement of the Jews in Egyptin the hands of the Egyptians. In addition to the torturous labor, Pharaohsummoned Shifrah and Puah, the midwives of […]
As Jacob neared his death, this week’s Torah reading quotes the blessingshe gave to each of his children. Every child got a unique blessing. To his sonJudah he said (49:12), […]
This week’s Torah reading describes the migration of Jacob’s family toEgypt. As the clan neared Egypt, the verse says (46:28) that Jacob sent his sonJudah ahead to arrange matters for […]
One of the great miracles we recently commemorated on Chanukah is the victory the Jews had over the Greeks. The Greeks severely oppressed the Jewish nation, especially in outlawing the […]
The bulk of Parshas Vayeishev, and the remainder of the book of Genesis, is devoted to the story of Joseph in Egypt. After Joseph was sold into slavery and brought […]
All of the doughnuts, less of the fat. These will be a welcome addition to your Chanukah menu. Main ingredients 1 and 1/3 cups soy milk, divided 2 and 1/4 […]
“Season’s Greetings.” That’s what people wish each other these days. The world we live in doesn’t tolerate discrimination, so out of political correctness, we coined a non-denominational catchphrase that everyone […]