Jacob’s first move is to obtain the birthright from his older brother, Esau. “Birthright,” we gather from the bible generally ...

The flight of the holy family is more than a historical curiosity. It points us toward the breadth and beauty of God’s ...

Jacob has fled from the murderous anger of his brother, Esau. He comes to a certain place, and he falls asleep. As he sleeps, ...

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on Jordan Peterson's new book and the story of Jacob and Esau. Last Shabbat was windy, very windy - more like a gale really. I decided to ...

Was Rashi correct in thinking Jacob was righteous? Some might argue that, in many ways, he was like other humans. He had good and bad points. He made mistakes, as we all do. But generally speaking, he ...

This week’s Torah reading, Vayishlach, brings us a powerful message of hope, resilience, and transformation. It begins with Jacob’s long-awaited return to the Land of Israel, a journey that marks not ...

Chris Perfetti shifts gears as Jacob Hill in the “Abbott Elementary” Christmas episode “Winter Show,” which introduces his younger brother Caleb Hill (Tyler Perez). Normally bubbling with ...

The Rangers took the ice Friday night against the Penguins without their captain, Jacob Trouba, who was traded to the Ducks before puck drop in exchange for defenseman Urho Vaakainen and a ...

Robert Isaac Jacob, age 93, passed quietly in his sleep on November 28, 2024. Dr. Bob, as he was known to most people, lived a long and fruitful life. He was born in Hartford, CT, and later ...