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Parashat Shemot: Acts of self-sacrifice

When we sacrifice ourselves for the sake of others, we educate our children not to be self-centered. When we give up something for the sake of our values, we educate our children not to be hedonistic

 JACOB WRESTLES with the angel of Esau as painted in 1659 by Rembrandt.

Sibling rivalry: Learn from Jacob and make a will

No matter how great you think your children are, do everyone a favor, and create a will. You will end up saving your heirs time, money, and lots of emotional energy.

By AARON KATSMAN
29/12/2023
 ‘JOURNEY TO Beyond,’ acrylic on canvas, 40 x 100 cm., 2023.

Parashat Vayechi: A life’s conclusion

In this “nighttime” we are going through, may Jacob’s blessing of protection be with us.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
29/12/2023

Priest on CNN says Christmas is story of 'Palestinian Jew' living in 'occupied' country

"The story of Christmas is about a Palestinian Jew. How often do you find those words put together? A Palestinian Jew born into a time when his country was occupied, right?" Father Edward Beck said.

Heroes of Israel provide hope to the nation during war - opinion

The future is bright – because Israel is a land of heroes.

Antisemitism’s wake-up call, we must keep God’s land - opinion

For us to achieve victory on the battlefield and defeat antisemitism once and for all, Israel must unhesitatingly embrace our Biblical heritage.

23/12/2023

Parashat Vayigash: The Jewish people's spiritual existence

The spiritual existence of the Jewish people demands effort from us, and we must not settle for a physical existence devoid of spiritual significance.

Parashat Vayigash: Descent for the sake of ascent

The feeling of ascending and descending energy resonates throughout the story of the descent into Egypt, the first of four preordained exiles.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
22/12/2023

Parashat Miketz: At the end of darkness

Miketz opens with Joseph rising from the darkness of prison to great light, while Hanukkah celebrates the end of darkness with the Maccabean rise to power.

By MEIRA RAANAN , ESTHER CAMERON
15/12/2023

Parashat Miketz: To whom are we praying?

When we pray and seek salvation, we must remember the two foundational aspects of prayer: God’s mercies are the goal to which we aspire; and God can indeed deliver us from any trouble.

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