Prayer

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

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

The day has 12 hours; the Jewish day has the 12 sons of Jacob

Jewish people have three daily prayer services. The first is Shacharit (the morning prayer), then Minchah (the afternoon prayer), and finally Maariv (the evening prayer.) But from another perspective, one can argue that since the Jewish day begins at sund...

There are some moments in our lives when we are at peace with our inner, spiritual selves. The majority of our experiences are strenuous, often painful, and challenge us to overcome the negative urges of our psyche.

It is said that in the merit of praying with a minyan, one will make a living more easily and be blessed with the fruits of his labor. In fact, even if praying with a minyan causes one financial loss, G-d will repay him by granting him extra success...

I met them in my car.

When evening falls, we sense the mortality of the human condition; we realize that daylight and warmth don't last forever. The morning's optimism and the afternoon's momentum give way to the night's brooding despair. Enter Jacob with his gift of Truth...

There is an element of the religious life that is beyond conscious control. It comes out of nowhere, when we are least expecting it.