In Parshat Vayeitzei, Jacob commits a shocking act by impersonating Esau and lying to Isaac -- but does he ever really face the consequences for it? bit.ly/2P6lFGc

In Vayishlach, Jacob wrestles with a mysterious man. At the end of the encounter, the man declares that Jacob now possesses a new name – Yisrael, Israel – for he struggled with God and man, and prevailed. What is actually going on here? bit.ly/2sKiUTv

Who really sold Joseph into slavery? His brothers did, right? Or did they? A careful reading of the text in Parshat Vayeishev shows there might just be more to this story. Join Rabbi Fohrman to explore. bit.ly/2raPMod

It comes every December, we celebrate it with lights and presents… doesn’t Hanukkah sound suspiciously like a certain other winter holiday? bit.ly/2sgWjy9

Ever wondered why Asara B'Tevet was made into a fast day? On this day, a foreign nation surrounded Jerusalem’s walls and put up scaffolding. That's it. They didn’t invade or take captives. Why is that important enough for us to fast? Click here to explore: bit.ly/2txE5Zu

Join Rabbi Fohrman as he explores the strange Midrash in which the arm of Pharaoh's daughter stretched through the river to fetch Moses. Why do the Sages tell us such an odd story? Watch here: bit.ly/2FRXjf7

Does science disprove or prove the existence of God? Can science and God coexist, or must it always be debated within the parameters of God versus science? bit.ly/2v14Vdl

Did an all-powerful God really need ten plagues to free His nation? Couldn't He simply airlift the people out of Egypt on a magic carpet? Rabbi Fohrman suggests that when it came to the plagues, perhaps God had a very specific agenda in mind. Watch here: bit.ly/2upAL32

A Midrash states that when the Jews were walking through the sea on dry land, fruit trees surrounded them. Are we meant to understand this literally? Clearly this idea is meant to deepen our understanding of the meaning of Moses splitting the sea—but how? bit.ly/2vyyKC9

Tu B'Shvat is the "birthday" for trees. Many celebrate by gathering for a seder with figs, dates, and other delicious Israeli fruits. That stuff is all fun, but what does it have to do with Judaism or God? How do we connect meaningfully to Tu B'Shvat?

The Torah talks about a "marriage" between God and Israel at Sinai, but what does that really mean? Join Rabbi Fohrman to explore in this week's Parshat Yitro video. Click here to watch: bit.ly/2vwPTfq

Repeating the same prayers every morning with genuine feeling can be challenging. But what if you could find inspiration in the routine? Watch Rabbi Fohrman's brand new video here: bit.ly/2P09snv

In this week's Parsha, we read about the laws of the female slave. Is the Bible actually condoning parents who sell their daughter into slavery? How are we, as 21st-century students of the Torah, meant to understand this? Watch here: bit.ly/2uNczs7

These drawings are cute! But when it comes to really understanding the Purim story, two-dimensional caricatures aren’t satisfying. Get ready for Purim by exploring the deeper motivations of the Megillah’s characters. Click here: bit.ly/2I0fKj3 #Purim #Torah #Adar

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How do you transition from the somber mood of Taanit Esther to the joy of Purim? Is there a deeper relationship between Taanit Esther and Purim? Could it be that fasting is actually the perfect way to start your Purim party? Click here: bit.ly/2TAsqn9

The drama of the Purim story really starts when Mordechai refuses to bow to Haman. Why does he take this stand (pun intended!)? And what can a closer look at this act reveal about the deeper meaning of the Purim story? Click here to find out: bit.ly/332dT74

Happy Purim! Sharing food, giving to the poor — these are nice things to do EVERY day. Why do we do them especially on Purim? Click here to watch: bit.ly/3343Nm5 #purim #jewishholidays #torah

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