Brad L. Bloom

The Rabbis' View of Parashat Vayigash and T'Shuvah

D'Var Torah By: Brad L. Bloom

In this week's parashah, Vayigash, we watch and listen as Joseph is about to reveal his true identity to his brothers. The theme of reconciliation of old conflicts with relatives is one to which we all can relate.

Haazinu: Nursing Them with Honey from the Rock

D'Var Torah By: Shira Milgrom

I've always thought it curious that it is customary on the holiday of Shavuot to eat foods made of sweet dairy (cheese blintzes, cheesecake, and so on). In all my childhood and adult years, I never heard a reason for this that made sense.