Vayishlah

Genesis 32:3-36:43

Why Jacob Cursed Two of His Sons

Shimon and Levi get the blame for two tragedies in the patriach's life.

Digging the Bible

Since 2006, Slate editor Daivd Plotz has been “blogging the Bible.” Unsettled by reading the story of the rape of ...

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Who Are the Patriarchs and Matriarchs?

The forefathers and foremothers of the Jewish people.

When Jacob Reconciled with Esau

Jacob is surprised to learn that even with estranged family members, reconciliation is possible.

Judaism on Prostitution

Most traditional Jewish sources condemn trafficking and prostitution, but some of the messages are mixed.

Limmud NY 2010: Drinking, Sex, and Megillat Esther

Shabbat is over at Limmud NY, and once again I’m skipping the big havdalah event to write up some quick ...

Visiting the Sick: Bikkur Cholim

The importance of this act is emphasized in daily prayers.

Hints of “Queerness” from Our Ancestors, Our Sages, and Our God

Rabbi Lisa Edwards, of Beth Chayim Chadashim (BCC), offered these words last week as leaders from day schools across Los Angeles ...

Double Booked: If It’s Good Enough for the Matriarchs

This post originally appeared on the Religious Action Center’s blog and has been reprinted here with permission.—In a recent conversation ...

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