Questions of faith are not a threat; they are an opening to move from childhood or childish belief to a more sophisticated conception of God

‎“If a person fell and died, they wouldn’t pay attention to him/her but if a brick fell, they ‎would sit and cry and say: how are we going t

Adam hides himself to avoid rendering accounts, to escape responsibility for his way of living. Every man hides for this purpose... (Buber)

Joseph internalized the powerful message; that Israel, Canaan, is home, whereas Egypt is foreign soil.

Joseph has barely begun to grapple with his complicated relationships with his family. Joseph’s tears unleash all the pain and relief ...

At the time, they were filled with rage and indignation; now they can begin to "hear" Joseph.

With sexual harrassment so much part of our world, the story of Joseph's seduction by Mrs. Potiphar is a perfect opportunity to discuss this

A rape and a massacre. Does the Torah defend or villify Simon and Levi's killing at Shchem?

The most vital substances are the most prevalent in nature, because God, in his great wisdom, designed the world to provide the essentials.

Throughout Sefer Bereshit, the firstborn is deflected and rejected. What might we make of this anti-firstborn message?