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Vayigash

"Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers" Renaissance painting by Peter von Cornelius
Posted inOpinion

Torah offers inspiration for drawing near, even in these times of separation

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg January 11, 2021

At this time of social isolation and fragmentation, whom do you need to draw closer to? Vayigash, one of last month’s Torah portions, brings us the dramatic climax of the […]

Detail from “Jacob and Rachel at the Well” by James Tissot, 1899
Posted inTorah

Joseph and Benjamin had two mommies

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan December 13, 2018
"Joseph Converses With Judah, His Brother" by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inColumns

Judah’s lesson: Words have the power to create worlds — choose carefully

Rabbi Susan Leider by Rabbi Susan Leider December 22, 2017December 22, 2017
"Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers" Renaissance painting by Peter von Cornelius
Posted inColumns, Jewish Life, Torah

Three approaches to reconciliation: physical, spiritual, emotional

Rabbi Corey Helfand by Rabbi Corey Helfand January 5, 2017January 5, 2017

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