In Portion Yitro the Children of Israel meet a nation that will haunt them for centuries: Amalek.

Portion Beshalach asks the question: Where do we go from here?

With this week’s recovery and burial of Ran Gvili, many people find themselves questioning the future. Now that the last hostage has been found, what is the next step?

In Parsha Bo Moshe is faced with plagues and impending departure from Egypt. However, he is concerned about the story that will be told to subsequent generations of the Children of Israel. What legacy developed and why is it important?

In Parshat Vaera, Aaron cast down his staff, which then turned into a snake…or a scorpion…or a crocodile!

Why is this book called Shemot? This book is called “Names” for the names of the Children of Israel who were never forgotten, even in Exile.

Shmuel connects this week’s tale to the famed Zionist Max Nordau, the burial place of Rachel, and a reminder from the prophet Jeremiah.

In Parsha Vayigash, Joseph utters a life-changing statement: "It was not you who sent me here, but God."

Why didn’t Joseph’s brothers recognize him? His clothing disguised his identity, and the brothers were deceived by their own eyes. This thread of clothing and disguise is woven throughout the story of Jacob and his twelve sons.

Happy Hanukkah! What does Hanukkah have to do with the story of Joseph?

Portion Vayishlach recounts the epic adventure of Jacob wrestling an angel. Jacob's fears, his past, and his struggle to walk in his God-given calling all come to a head as he confronts both an angel and his brother Esau...