Parshah (Weekly Torah Reading)

Explore multiple insights into this classic mystery.

A pivotal moment in Jacob’s life—discover what this episode represents.

Print this game for fun at the Shabbat table or youth group. Can accommodate up to eight players.

A journey through the weekly Torah portion briefly explaining the text in plain English—based on the commentary of Rashi.

Judaism can't only be about our own spiritual growth—a lesson we from Yaakov and his sheep. (Based on Likkutei Sichos vol. 15 Vayeitzei, sicha 4)

You are Jacob. You are on a journey from Beersheva, the wellspring of all souls, to Haran, this formidable world. Your souls make a vow, Jacob’s vow: “If G‑d will be with me and protect me on this journey and provide me bread to eat and clothing to wear, ...

Discover how leaving your comfort zone is the way to truly find your strongest self, as can be learned from this biblical narrative.

Jacob's ladder, like Sinai, characterizes that which is firmly embedded in earthliness, but can reach the heavens.

Jacob’s simple ladder foreshadows the trajectory of human development.