Moses teaches us that no matter how committed we are to an opinion or position in an argument, the relationship is always more important than the disagreement.

Only positive use of our mouth and tongue is considered true speech.

There is the bare minimum, and there is 'beauty.'

Our sages teach that clothing should have a sense of honor and glory -- we should not just wear 'anything.'

In this week's Torah portion, we learn a powerful lesson from the Biblical laws pertaining to slavery.

There has never been a Jewish court in history that took out an eye from one who caused another to lose an eye, or cut off the hand of someone who caused another to lose a hand.

This week’s Torah portion is 'Yitro' (Exodus 18:1–20:23), and in it we read about the Ten Commandments.

What's the difference between the 10 Commandments given at Sinai and the Seven Noahide Laws?

Jewish wisdom is full of insightful comparisons between the Jewish People, and trees and fruit.

As we learn from the behavior of the Egyptians, if we cannot control our anger, we may very well bring a plague upon ourselves.

Your dedication to fulfilling God's will, not your own, is the deciding factor when the chips are down.

Names play a prominent role in the book of Exodus in general, and in this week’s Torah portion in particular, providing an excellent opportunity to discuss Jewish naming traditions.

Don’t ever underestimate the value of even small gestures! God takes everything into consideration.

What was it about wagons that convinced Jacob that Joseph was really alive?

Once Joseph rose to power and was essentially in control of Egypt, why didn’t he write home?

While each day we express our appreciation for life's blessings, Chanukah is the ideal time for the People of Israel to celebrate and say: THANK YOU!

Joseph and his dreams are discussed in the Torah portion Vayeishev, which always either precedes Chanukah or falls during the holiday. 

Enjoy your vacations, but remember: They complement life, they don’t replace it.

A mysterious interaction between Yakov and an angel reveals an eternal truth about the fate of the nations of the world.

Rabbi Enkin presents an in-depth look at the fascinating Torah portion of "Vayishlach", complete with traditional commentaries from the Talmud, Midrash, Kabbala.

Shimon and Levi felt the pain of others. This value is an integral characteristic of the Jewish people. Who could better serve as role models and educators?

Jacob faced adversity head on, while his twin brother Esau pointed the finger at everyone but himself.

Abraham passed the greatest test in the Torah by refusing to follow the crowd and heeding God's word instead.

Why can't an Ammonite or Moabite "enter the congregation of God" and become part of the Jewish people?

Rabbi Enkin presents a comprehensive, interesting webinar on "hachnasat orchim" - the mitzvah of welcoming guests.

The role of wine and alcohol in Judaism is a fascinating subject. While a central feature of Shabbat, holidays and all lifecyle events, there are drawbacks.

The Festival of Sukkot allows us to take a step back, to appreciate the material possessions that God has given us and to understand how to use them for spiritual means.

Until Jacob, no one in history ever had built huts for their cattle! Until then, cattle had to brave the elements. Whether it was hot or cold, dry or rainy, the cattle were simply always outdoors, always exposed.

Discover how Sukkot is a unique, meaningful and fun holiday that benefits the entire world

Using money instead of a chicken to perform Kapparot - a pre-Yom Kippur atonement ritual - is a more attractive, cleaner and less expensive option.

Regardless of the righteousness of individual Jews, the power of a unified Nation of Israel is unparalleled!

The metaphor of the eagle in this week's Torah portion reminds us that God is our Father and he looks out for our best interests.

Sin is a slippery slope. Eventually a person rationalizes that which had originally been unthinkable. 

Moses was the loving leader and national father par excellence. Why the total change in character?

As the Talmud itself says, the episode of the rebellious son never happened. So why did God include it in the Torah? 

As the saying goes, ensure that your own house is in order before proceeding to tell others how to run theirs.

The mitzvah of charity goes on the Eternal ledger and stands as a merit for us in this world and in the next. 

In this webinar, Rabbi Ari Enkin discusses the Torah portion of "Ekev" (Deuteronomy 7:12 - 11:25) which deals with the concept of God testing us.

The promise of reward for observing the Torah seems to contradict an explicit teaching of the Talmud. So how do we reconcile these two teachings?

Though the word 'Eikev' is essentially not translatable on its own, it can be understood as meaning 'on condition.'