The Bold Yes That Changed Jewish History One of the most powerful moments in the Torah is surprisingly quiet. A young girl named Rivka (Rebecca) is asked one simple question: Will you go with this man? (Genesis 24:58). A…
Question: Who is the oldest person in the Bible to have been circumcised and how old was he? Answer: Abraham was 99 years old when he circumcised himself. Even though he was in a lot of pain,…
Rabbi O’s Weekly Parsha: Lech Lecha (Genesis 12-17)Covenant vs Candidate: What Abraham Might Say About Election SeasonAs election season approaches—especially in New York—it’s easy to feel swept into the Tsunami of headlines, debates, and divisions. We analyze polls, share…
When we read about Noah and the Flood, one question immediately arises: why did Noah and the animals have to remain in the Ark for an entire year? Once the waters had subsided, surely G-d could have…
