Sarai’s entrance into Egypt is marked by silence. She is taken into Pharaoh’s house, and the Torah does not record a single word from her on the matter. That silence is not incidental. It is the Torah ...

The word malach derives from the root lach, meaning “to send.” This is also the root of the word melach, meaning “work, occupation.” According to some scholars, the original meaning of melacha was ...

This past Shabbat afternoon, in the midst of a typical steaming-hot summer here in Jerusalem (it’s August as I write this), we experienced something epic: heavy, drenching rain. Forecasters had ...

A father set out one day to teach his young daughter a powerful lesson. When she woke up in the morning, he took her in front of a mirror and asked her, "What do you see?" She smiled and answered, "I ...

Throughout Tanach, Hashem uses prophecy to guide Jewish leaders. Hashem’s clear guidance meant that leadership generally consisted of merely transmitting His directives to the people and inspiring ...

I am an emotional being. I am stirred by events that grab my sensitivity, feelings within my heart and soul. But there is one recent event that totally left me with a deep emotional response and sheer ...

Answer: Indeed, this ritual, referred to as a great celebration, has its origins in the period of Bayit Sheini, the Holy Temple reconstructed by Herod, as we shall see in a moment. The Gemara (Sukkah ...

A speaker once started his seminar by holding up a $100 bill. "Who would like this $100 bill?" he asked. Every hand in the room went up. The speaker looked around, and then crumpled the bill in his ...

Of course, the Hebrew word "Mar" also means "bitter." It is often assumed – and I was always taught – that the name of the ...

This stunning hasselback butternut squash is brushed with a sweet honey-garlic glaze, then finished with crunchy almonds and fresh thyme for a beautifully caramelized side dish. Preheat the oven to ...

Crispy gondola fries piled high with BBQ pulled brisket, spicy mayo, and tangy pickled red onions make the ultimate easy appetizer or crowd-pleasing snack. Prepare the gondola fries according to ...

Financial news outlets love obsessing over rates because it drives engagement. They would get far less attention if they ...