Parashat miketz
Parashat Miketz: Joseph, the master of ‘provention’
The Torah reminds us of a slower tempo. That cadence can enhance our ability to act more long term and proactively, as we face so many dilemmas, to be more like Joseph and practice “provention.”
Parashat Miketz: At the end of darkness
Parashat Miketz: To whom are we praying?
Parashat Miketz: Dependence vs obligation
Parashat Miketz: Why is a minyan 10?
Most Jews know the institution of the minyan as a pillar within Judaism, but few know why 10. While the answer is 10 people, the reason behind why 10 is varied.
Parashat Miketz: All things dark and bright
Judaism is not binary – it does not teach that there are forces of light and darkness that are wholly separate and distinct. Rather, there is an interdependence and an intertwining.
Parashat Miketz: A story about fate
God presents us time and time again with the choice of acting correctly, with honesty and integrity, or acting immorally.
Parashat Miketz: From the darkest night
The days of Hanukkah are the darkest of the year
Parashat Naso: The key to God's blessing
Parasha of the week.
Finding comfort in a divine detour
At the end of last week’s parasha, we read of the Torah’s ideal: the Jewish people secure in its homeland, faithfully celebrating the Festival of Freedom.