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

Why did Jacob not bless his daughters before he died?

Like Jacob's struggle, each of us must recognize, confront and struggle with our darker side.

The first wife of Jacob endured a loveless marriage, but her story is one of perseverance.

Jacob and his family's evolving relationship with God illustrates the complex struggle with faith and monotheism.

Indispensable partners for doing life's sacred work

The recurring characters and subjects of Jewish humor leave no part of the Jewish world unscathed.

Jacob flees to his uncle Laban's household and lives there for several years, marrying Laban's daughters, Leah and Rachel, and building a large family.

A personal perspective on choosing a name.

Ancient and modern readings of the Bible and Talmud suggest that several personalities may have defied gender and sexuality norms.