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Torah

The Torah outlines the foundational narrative of Judaism. It consists of the first five of the 24 books that make up the Tanach. The five books are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. It narrates the origins of Judaism- from God's creation of the world, to the descent of the people of Israel into Egypt and their salvation with the granting of the Torah on Mt. Sinai. The Torah ends with the death of Moses, prior to the people's crossing to the promised land. The books highlight civil laws, religious obligations, and teachings such as the 10 commandments.
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Simplicity is the key to overcoming the challenges of our generation

By David Berger
A Jewish person holds Tehillim, the book of Psalms, seeking solace in prayer on Memorial Day in Tel Aviv

Parashat Vayishlach: Prayer – A connection with the creator

 Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

Parashat ‘Vayishlach’: Be Thyself

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS

Refusing Milk Saved Them from Death

By David Berger

“Yafeh VeTama”: Shimon Siboni sings in honor of Rabbi Yoel Pinto

By David Berger

Hashem always loves me: Only good, more Good; A closer look at the lyrics

By Mark Fish

Only through Torah study can life’s challenges be confronted

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By David Berger
 An artistic illustration of Jacob's ladder of the Bible.

Parashat Vayetze: A ladder on the Earth

 Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef during a shaharit prayer in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, September 17, 2024.

'Throw them in the toilet': Yitzhak Yosef urges students to 'tear up' draft orders

By YAKI ADAMKER
 Rabbi Jonathan Sacks.

Parashat Vayetze: Light in dark times

By RABBI JONATHAN SACKS

Respecting our wives: Honoring ourselves

By Mark Fish

“Ot Chaim”: The national initiative touching Israel’s heart

By Mark Fish

Documentation: The Ra’avad of the Eidah HaChareidis hosts Rabbi Yoel Pinto with great honor

By David Berger

Rabbi Yeshayahu Pinto to his disciples: The grave of Rabbi David Levy zt”l works miracles

By David Berger
 Haim Taib: ‘In the same way that the Torah unites the Jewish people, this scroll became something that united the Jewish people.’

The lessons of Haim Taib’s Torah

 ‘Sacrifice of Isaac,’ painting by Caravaggio, 1603, Uffizi, Florence.

Parashat Toldot and the Akeidah: Finding faith amid suffering

By NECHAMA GOLDMAN BARASH

How to feel free in life: Inspiration from Rabbi Yoshiyahu Pinto

By David Berger

Rabbi Yoel Pinto: “People used to talk to each other; Today, we’re drowning in a communication”

By David Berger