The topic of redeeming hostages is actually a very ancient one. It's even the story of Passover, which we are reading this week.
Hostages in Starodub
H
G-d Doesn’t Forget
G
When the Nazis thought through the Final Solution, they were just copying the Egyptians. What positive takeaway can we cull from the story?
The Israeli sore spot
T
Our smartest enemies know how to exploit our divisions. But that also means redemption is around the corner.
The Mensch from Malden Mills
T
How did Moses arrive at Mount Sinai?
Finding the Real Mt. Sinai
F
Where was the burning bush? Where did G-d give us the Torah? And most importantly, does it really matter?
Trauma
T
What is the Jewish approach to traumatic childhood experiences?
BE A MAN, BE A LEADER
B
What exactly did G-d see in Moses?
The Pandemic that saved a community
T
As much of the world is back under lockdown, here is the story of a “pandemic” in a different time and place that saved countless lives.
Why You Can’t Tell the Jew What to Do
W
Why did the Egyptians hate the Jews? And why are Jews so difficult to govern?
Good People in the World
G
Sometimes people see only the bad in the world. It's always important--especially in our times--to remember that from the darkest of situations, a bright light can arise at any moment.