When Faithfulness Goes Underground
The Bible traces Joseph's descent from privilege to captivity. In Parashat Vayeishev, he first appears as a dreamer and a favourite son - confident, even boastful, in his father's love and in his own visions.
Dreams from the Ground Up
The story of Jacob shows that revelation comes from humanity's search for holiness and renewal.
Wrestling for Identity
Jacob's legacy lives on in our continued struggle for faith, freedom, and renewal.
Why Do I Exist? The Courage to Live in Multiplicity
The Torah’s image is often read as a prophecy of inevitable conflict, yet it can also be read as a revelation of multiplicity.
The Righteous Are Called Living in Their Death
The portion that announces Sarah's death is called "Chayei Sarah," the life of Sarah. The paradox is deliberate. The Torah wants us to ask what it means for a life to continue even after death.
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