weekly torah portion

When to have the courage to defy.

We must remember to keep the long term ramifications of a lie in mind.

Thinking about those we have hurt in the past can help us be more careful in the future.

Joseph's brothers are blinded by denial.

The story of Joseph and his brothers is a cautionary tale of parenting and brotherhood.

It is possible to be a good Jew and have questions about God.

Like Jacob, we should not wait for a better day to help others.

Before the deceit follows us with serious consequences, we must figure out how to call a truce.

Even Isaac and Ishmael were able to set aside their distance and differences to focus on what united them.

How often do we speak carelessly and hurt those we love?