
Misgav Ladach
Jacob goes down to Egypt and begins a comfortable period of life thanks to Joseph’s proximity to Pharaoh’s regime. But immediately after...

Chavruta of the Week: Lielle Suissa and Noya Dick
Every Monday after school we learn about Emunah and Bitachon in Hashem. We learn about the differences between Faith and Trust. One of...
A Double Redemption
In our parasha we confront the status of exile for the first time in our Jewish history. Yaakov and his sons find themselves in Galut...
Something to think about...
Yishmael is a different story. Why? Before Yaakov Avinu passed away he blessed his sons. This started not with his direct sons, but with...
The Purpose of Galut Mitzrayim
In our parasha we confront the status of exile for the first time in our Jewish history. Yaakov and his sons find themselves in Galut...

Chavruta of the Week: Yoni Mydlarski and Rav Asael Levin
Every morning after Shacharit we learn two Halachot from Kitzur Shulchan Aruch. Topics vary from Hilchot Tfillin to Halachot regarding...

Rachel's Tomb
As Jacob’s death is approaching, Jacob calls Joseph and begins to prepare him for what to do after his death, but suddenly there is a...


Lighting Shabbat Candles
There is a mitzva to light a candle to honor Shabbat. There are three reasons for this: 1) to honor Shabbat, as a banquet without light...

Ein Sinia
This week’s parasha begins with the story of Jacob’s trip to Haran and his stop in Bet El on his way. Jacob stops in Bet El to spend the...


Chanukah - The Mitzvah to Light Chanukah Candles
Our Sages instituted a mitzvah to light candles all eight days of Chanukah, when the Jewish people celebrated and gave thanks to God for...