bereshis

32:57

Vayishlach

How to Feel When Things Go Your Way

The Alter Rebbe writes a letter to his chasidim after his release from prison warning them not to gloat over their adversaries. Rather, he explains, …

25:06

Vayishlach

Appointment with Moshiach

Following their dramatic showdown, Yaakov tells Eisav that he will meet him at Mt. Seir, but never shows up there. Based on this story, the …

19:29

Vayeshev

Kindness at the Speed of Light

"And [Yosef] asked Pharaoh's officers who were with him in prison... 'Why are your faces sad today?'" (B'reishis 40:7.) How did this seemingly small act …

23:10

Miketz

Dreams, Materialism, and Gelt

Why did Yosef have the same dream twice? And how is this different than Pharaoh who also had the same dream twice? The answer lies …

44:50

Vayigash

The Deeper Truth About Sins

The Bais Yaakov (son of the Izhbitzer) explains a deeper truth about sins against G-d and how they reconcile with a divine plan that can …

15:15

Vayigash

Can You Be Nostalgic for the Future?

"And to his father [Yosef] sent... from the best of Egypt." Says Rashi: "This is old wine." Why did Yosef specifically send his father old …

26:14

Vayechi

Does Torah Disturb You?

Before his passing, Yaakov asks his son, Yosef, to bury him in Chevron although he did not do the same for Yosef's mother, Rachel. Yaakov …

27:40

Vayetze

How to Keep Your Home Intact

The unique praise of Yaakov Avinu is that all of his offspring followed in his path. What was Yaakov Avinu's secret to success in marriage …

39:33

Noach

Torah Study as Self-Care

The Jewish people have always turned to the words of Torah for comfort and strength. What important lesson does the story of Noah's Ark teaching …

50:53

Lech-Lecha

Is Serving G-d Supposed to Make Your Life Better?

The story of Avraham's travels in the Torah reading of Lech Lecha leads to a discussion about whether doing G-d's will is supposed to actually …

46:33

Vayeira

Does It Matter What They Think of Us?

Should we be concerned when high profile celebrities spread anti-Jewish hatred? The answer is contained in this week's Torah portion of Vayeira.

42:43

Chayei Sarah

Maslow Vs Frankl

Which is more essential to life: material security or spiritual clarity? Looking at the first Jewish home, our mother Sarah's tent, we can answer this …