What makes a leader?
The eleven sons of Yaakov stood accused and threatened before one of the most powerful men in the world, the Viceroy of Egypt – a regime not known for compassion or forgiveness. They had to make a decision, and their…
Who are you?
It wasn’t long ago that the most popular figure in the news was none other than the 45th American President Donald Trump. A few months ago he went on a campaigning trail in Miami. He entered an old age home and…
Potatoes, eggs and coffee!?
Yosef at a young age faced many challenges. Sold down to Egypt as a slave at the age of 17, he was able to work his way through the prisons to eventually become viceroy of Egypt. He is the first…
Moma Rachel!
Rachel was Yaakov’s most beloved wife and was the principal of his household and thus the principal of the entire house of Israel. She passed away on the 11th of Cheshvan which is 41 days from Rosh Hashanah (the beginning of…
Sons and Fathers
A Rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, “So, you tell me that your mother says your prayers for you each night. That’s very commendable. What does she actually say?” The little boy replied, “Thank G-d he’s in bed!” Leading…
