December 6, 2022
Parshat Vayishlach 5783
It’s the Little Things By Sarah Rudolph After sending a gift ahead for Esav, in advance of their anticipated reunion, Yaakov returns to the task of moving his family – no simple matter, with four
December 4, 2022
Rabbi Brovender Legacy Interview: Rahel Berkovits
For over 50 years Rabbi Brovender has taught thousands of students from all around the world. This week we introduce you to Rahel Berkovits, senior faculty member at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in
November 30, 2022
Parshat Vayetze 5783
A Pair, But Not the Same By Sarah Rudolph After Yaakov meets Rachel, the Torah (re)introduces us to Rachel and Leah as a pair – “And Lavan had two daughters” (Bereishit 29:16). From the very
November 22, 2022
Parshat Toldot 5783
A rose among thorns – but did she pick up a few? By Sarah Rudolph Rivka, the second of our Matriarchs, is, interestingly, not traditionally criticized for pushing her son Yaakov to deceive his father.
November 20, 2022
Rabbi Brovender Legacy Interview: Ilana Goldstein Saks
For over 50 years Rabbi Brovender has taught thousands of students from all around the world. This week we introduce you to Ilana Goldstein Saks. She has taught Tanach for many years and is also