The fall of Bashar Al Assad in Syria is a massive sea change in the region, and the latest domino to fall in a decade old story of American abdication on the world stage. Regardless of whether or not America should be the global police, the fact remains that when the American military is a feared
Working-class New Yorkers are the backbone of our city; they keep our city safe, healthy, clean, and help us continue to take the greatest city in
The parashah of Toldot (Genealogy) recounts the birth of twin sons—Yaakov and Eisav—to Yitzchak and Rivkah. As they grow up, Yaakov, the younger
Esav is described in great detail as an evil person. Someone who engages in idol worship and deceit, using his mouth to deceive his father into
In parshat Toldot, the Torah tells us that Yitzchak loved Eisav. Why? “Ki tzayid b’fiv”—because Eisav provided him with hunted game. At first glance
The Parashah of Vayeitzei (And [Yaakov] Departed) recounts Yaakov’s journey to Charan to find a wife among the daughters of Lavan, his mother
In parshat Vayeitzei, amidst Yaakov Avinu’s travels, the sun set prematurely, and Yaakov lay down to sleep. During the night, he had a powerful and
