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 ...

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 ...

Exploring the connection between Pharaoh's dreams and the story of Joseph being sold into slavery.

Savta Orly, the host of the new Kosher.com show "Savta and Me," was raised in Israel until she moved to the U.S. at the age of 20. Her cooking and entertaining style is influenced by her multicultural ...

There is no Israeli consent to these plans, and no permits were provided for these projects. Most of the projects are slated for areas under full Israeli control. It is described as “a well-oiled ...

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

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

Every year as we read Kohelet during Sukkos the same verse stops me in my tracks: “To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under Heaven.” It goes on to say that there is a time to ...

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 ...

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 ...

As we begin the new Torah cycle, let’s take a moment to contemplate the deeper purpose of Torah. Some may refer to the Torah as a history book; others may think of it as a book of law or a source of ...