Yaakov Became Angry With Rachel: Can Lashing Out Ever Be Justified in Marriage?
In a moment of deep vulnerability, Rachel cried to Yaakov for help. Instead of comfort, she got a flash of anger. Was Yaakov justified or was this a tragic mistake?
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Yaakov Wasn’t a Moderate — Leadership Takes More Than the Middle Ground
The American political divide isn’t just about policy—it reflects two deep spiritual forces that have shaped the world since Creation. By exploring how Avraham, Yitzchak, and especially Yaakov balanced these forces, we can rethink what real leadership demands.
Rosh Hashanah in the Hospital: Why My Mother Wants Another Year
This Rosh Hashanah, my mom will be in the hospital recovering from a bone marrow transplant. When I asked why she wants another year of life, she didn’t say for family milestones — she said, “I want to be nicer.”
That’s the heart of Rosh Hashanah: not just asking for life, but asking for the chance to become better.
Rosh Chodesh and New Beginnings — By Ben
Parshas Bo has a ton going on. It finishes up the plagues (most notably the death of the first born), the Jews are given their freedom finally becoming a nation, and […]
Six Degrees Of Kosher Bacon 