![]() Vayishlach: Be thyselfThe story of Jacob wrestling with an unnamed adversary and his new name Israel is essential to understanding what it means to be a Jew.![]() Vayishlach: The hidden challenge facing the Jewish peopleWhat are the three greatest challenges facing the Jewish people?![]() Inner beauty, inner strengthIn his very essence Yaacov was diametrically opposed to his illustrious father and grandfather.![]() If you want to leave footprints on the sands of time, be sure you're wearing workshoesLiterally meaning a “heel”, the Hebrew word “eikev” evolved to denote a mark left by the heel, a foot-print - and more. All in Jacob's name.![]() Beginning the Journey (Chayei Sarah 5781)Rabbi Sacks z’’l prepared a full year of Covenant & Conversation for 5781, based on his book Lessons in Leadership.![]() We are all part of the tikkunCould others, even those seemingly much less worthy than Abraham, be part of the Divine plan of tikkun?![]() Jump at the Israel Opportunity (Ha'azinu 2020)In this 3-min. video, Baruch Gordon answers the question, "If Moshe didn't merit to enter the Land of Israel, why should we?"![]() The Daily Portion / What should we do?Perhaps Elul should signal a new direction for us to take, especially for this coming year. |