By Shlomo Riskin ~ “And a man found him, when he was wandering in the field, and the man asked him ‘What are you seeking?’ And he said, ‘I am… Read more »

By Shlomo Riskin ~ “I am the Lord of Beth El, where you anointed a monument and where You made me a vow. Now, – arise, leave this land, and… Read more »

By Shlomo Riskin ~ “He said, it was because his name was Jacob that he has outwitted me these two times.” (Genesis 27: 36) This week’s portion begins with Jacob’s… Read more »

By Shlomo Riskin ~ “These are the generations of Isaac the son of Abraham; Abraham gave birth to Isaac” (Genesis 25:19) If Isaac is the son of Abraham, isn’t it… Read more »

By Shlomo Riskin ~ “And this is the life of Sarah” (Genesis 23: 1) This week’s portion of Hayei Sarah – literally “The Life of Sarah” – is spread across… Read more »

By Shlomo Riskin – ‘Who is a Jew?’ is a question that has plagued Israeli society since the inception of the state, and at times threatens the crucial alliance between… Read more »

By Rabbi Andrea Cohen Kiener – “Noah was righteous in his generation.”  Our sages discussed the implication of being righteous in such an evil generation. How would he have fared… Read more »

By Shlomo Riskin – Since we conclude the yearly reading of the Five Books of Moses at the conclusion of the Tishrei festivals (Shmini Atzeret-Simchat Torah), there is certainly a… Read more »

The true mission of the Sanctuary – or succah – is to re-create and perfect the earth. The three major festivals at this time of year – Rosh Hashana, Yom… Read more »

By Shlomo Riskin ~ Yom Kippur: What does God want? Efrat, Israel – “For on this day He shall forgive you to purify you from all of your transgressions; before… Read more »