Bible

By judging others favorably and responding to them with kindness, we add holiness to the world.

Esau and Jacob are able to reconcile only when each is secure in his achievements.

By asking Jacob his name, his wrestling adversary challenges him to examine himself.

Joseph's status as an outsider, and the outsider status of the Jewish people, allow for critical insight into the deeper truths of the surrounding people.

Jacob's covenant with God teaches us that our relationships with God must not be conditional, but rather should be built on trust.

The story of the flood provides us with numerous insights into human nature and human relationships.

Like Rebecca, we should turn toward God, not away, in our moments of spiritual crisis.

Isaac and Rebecca's approaches to their sons teach us valuable lessons about education and relating to people with different natural inclinations.

We can attain godliness by acting with kindness towards others.

As the children of Noah, we are challenged to follow his example.

Lech-Lecha marks a transition between God relating to humankind as a collective to relating to individuals.

Before we embark on our journeys in life, we should go to ourselves and reflect.