Bible

The consequences of what we say are extremely far-reaching, demanding that we choose our words carefully.

To be fully educated and human we must study a range of disciplines--humanities and sciences, secular and Judaic.

How the rabbis tried to make sense of this strange dream.

Jacob's response to his dream provides us with two models of discovering God's presence.

Amalek's personal history may have fueled his descendants' anger towards the descendants of Abraham.

Laban and Jacob's business relationship teaches us about the importance of ensuring ethical working conditions.

Recognizing that Creation and many natural phenomena are clouded in mystery can actually enrich our lives with meaning.

Rather than dividing the spiritual and physical blessings between Jacob and Esau, Rebecca saw the need for Jacob to receive both.

Reflected in the names of her children, Leah grows to recognize her own worth, independent of Jacob's feelings for her.

Jacob's response to his dream teaches us to turn our dreams into visions and our visions into reality.

Jacob and Rebecca teach us that we can alter our fates and achieve greatness.

Abraham's relationship to the Land of Israel teaches us to use it as a means of building a just and compassionate society.