Isaac

On Rosh Hashanah, the plaintive call of the shofar acts to sweeten the severity of G‑d’s judgment and draw divine kindness and life upon all of creation on this Day of Judgement.

The Talmud Megilla 21a. addresses an apparent contradiction in the Torah portion of Eikev. Here is how Moses describes his experience atop Mount Sinai in one verse: “When I went up the mountain to receive the stone Tablets . . . I sat on the mountain for ...

Our Forefather Isaac never stepped foot outside the Land of Israel. His life was spent in the Land where all G-d’s blessings converge and radiate to the rest of the world. Joseph, on the other hand, faced material and spiritual challenges in Egypt. But de...

The lives and challenges of our forefather Isaac and his grandson Joseph were very different. Isaac lived out his entire life in the Land of Israel amidst physical prosperity. Joseph spent most of his life in Egypt where he was sold into slavery and ultim...

The Previous Rebbe’s lifelong tireless efforts for Jewish youth are well-known. First in Eastern Europe, then in America, he succeeded in drawing the hearts of the younger generation back to their age-old Jewish heritage.

We should never underestimate the power of our good behavior on others, even someone with a long history of belligerence like Esau.

Isaac had attained such a lofty nature that his body was a loyal agent of his soul.

The world can be a confusing place at times. Don’t be fooled by grand gestures designed to make a good impression.

There are two Torah readings that begin in a similar manner with the words "Toldos," Parshas Noach and Parshas Toldos. Why is it that specifically this Torah reading is called Toldos?

As the weather turns colder and precipitation becomes heavier, the daily prayers change accordingly. This change happens in two stages. On the eighth day of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, we adjust the opening lines of the Amidah prayer, praising G‑d as the One...