Bible

Parashat Vayeshev teaches us the importance of ensuring that we enact justice in light of the ease with which our systems of justice can be abused.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Abraham and Rebecca, known for their kindness, are strong role models for us.