Bible

Dealing with disagreements in interpretation of the law.

It is important to see the value in Esau as well as Jacob.

Why did Abraham beg for mercy for the city of Sodom but not for his son Isaac?

The model of prayer with kavvanah, or sincerity

The final book of the Bible recounts the nation's history, but what it emphasizes and de-emphasizes is telling.

The Book of Daniel has very little information about Daniel himself.

Thinking of your Torah portion commentary as an example of a standard form can help you plan what to say.

What you should know before preparing a speech on the Torah portion or other Jewish texts.

The tale of this young Moabite widow teaches a lesson in ethical behavior.

We should respond to our prosperity with recognition of the factors that lead to our success and with humility before God.

In his final speech, Moses warns us against repeating his mistakes, but he also communicates the passion and love we need to achieve our potential.

Unlike Moses, we do not know when we will die and should therefore repent every day of our lives.