Monthly Archives: December 2012

The book of Genesis is filled with stories of blessings and birthrights—giving them, selling them, earning them, and losing them. VaYechi includes Jacob blessing his sons as well as Joseph’s. Some of the blessings are startling, prophetic and motivational. Blessings … Continue reading →

In this week’s Parasha, after a long buildup, we experience the climax of the Joseph story. Joseph finally reveals himself after the drama of the Benjamin/chalice frame up and seeing that Judah and his brothers have changed. Joseph has the … Continue reading →

Here is a riddle. If the cruse of oil was going to last one day anyway, wasn’t the miracle only 7 days? Why then do we celebrate for 8? We learn that we must take the first steps. It is … Continue reading →

Just as this Shabbat ends, our joyous festival of Chanukah will begin. What does Chanukah mean to you? What childhood memories do you have of it? What memories might you have of it with your children? Grandchildren? Extended family? Unlike … Continue reading →