Jacob's Ladder

The Hebrew word for prayer, tefilah means "to judge." It also means "attachment"

The order of the prayers is one of gradual ascent, rising ever higher among the 'Four Worlds,' from one sphere to the next - the higher - one

A famous saying by Rabbi Israel Baal Shem Tov goes: "The physical life of a Jew is a spiritual thing." Sounds great, but what does it mean?

Why would angels use a ladder to ascend to heaven? Don't they have wings?

Rebecca Sends Jacob to Haran, Jacob and Eliphaz, Jacob’s Dream, Jacob’s Vow, Jacob’s Arrival in Haran

The dream of the ladder in our Parshah is something that has captivated people’s imaginations for thousands of years . . .

One of the most striking Biblical dreams is that of Jacob and the ladder. Jacob is about to embark on his personal exile from his family and land to enter the world of his corrupt uncle Laban. Just before he leaves Israel he rests on the future Temple ...

The rich person prays for even more wealth. What does the poor person pray for?

The angels scurrying up and down Jacob's ladder teach us a valuable lesson about Divine providence.

The story of perhaps the most beloved dream in history.