A person who wants to plan for retirement should try Torah study. One who studies Torah will always have something meaningful to do.

When it comes to observing the Torah, there is no 'picking and choosing' commandments--you must fully commitment!

This week’s Torah reading is 'Beshalach' (Exodus 13:17–17:16), and it we read about the most spectacular miracle in the entire Bible: the splitting of the Red Sea.

The Torah is full of lessons for everyday living, which can be found not only in the statements and actions of great leaders like Moses, but even in the behavior of animals.

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

Great people in the Jewish tradition share a common denominator: standing up for what's right, regardless of the risks.

Joseph and Benjamin demonstrate that the cure for any conflict is going the extra mile to see the world through another person's eyes.

We can affect change in this world and influence the order of events. Our good deeds affect change for the better, and our misdeeds can affect change for the worse.

All year round, we must battle the forces of darkness by adding more and more light to the world. Chanukah reminds us that this is a battle we must face every day.

Ever wonder which miracles are from God and which miracles might be mere coincidences?

The menorah, a seven-branched candelabrum, is the oldest symbol of the Jewish religion and modern symbol of the State of Israel. A nine-branch variation is used for the observance of Chanukah - the Festival of Lights.

When a person is focused on who he is and where he has to go, he can survive and overcome almost anything that life throws his way.

During the "festival of lights" and beyond, Chanukah's messages provide insights into life that transcend this joyous holiday.

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

When the Jewish people are united there is nothing stopping us. Unity is always the key to victory!

As part of the holiday of Sukkot, we eat our meals in a sukkah (an outdoor booth, or hut), and many people even sleep in their sukkah!

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

Concern for our material possessions does not represent indulgence, but the opposite. We learn this lesson from our forefather Jacob and the Festival of Sukkot.

Yom Kippur is a day of opportunity, potential, greatness, forgiveness, and intimacy with the Creator. It is the day when we start our lives anew.

The Lulav is the classic symbol throughout Jewish literature of the importance of balancing our priorities in life, which should include caring for our fellow human being.

The entire United with Israel family wishes you a happy, healthy, sweet New Year!

The great 10th century sage, Saadia Gaon, compiled a list of 10 interpretations as to what the Shofar represents and why we blow it on Rosh Hashana.

Divorce is a mitzvah -- albeit one we hope to never have to fulfill.

We must all always be aware that everything in life is a partnership between our efforts and Divine assistance.

Just as the purity of the body is essential in Judaism, so too is the unity of the Jewish people as a whole. We are one body, one family, and one soul.

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

The Temple’s bricks and stone have been destroyed, but the Divine Promise still stands. The Temple will be rebuilt and until that day Zion will never be forgotten.

A leader wants to see his flock become successful on their own. This is certainly true in the material dimension, and it is just as true in the spiritual dimension.

The weekly portion features one of the great villains in the Torah, providing a great opportunity to discuss some of the other evil-doers in the Bible.

A Nazirite is a man who decides to take upon himself a number of stringencies in striving for a higher level of holiness.

This week’s Torah portion offers us the opportunity ask ourselves what being a leader means to us. Who are the leaders around us?

There are several fascinating explanations regarding the meaning of Lag b'Omer and why 'holy fires' play such a prominent role.

What we will deal with in this article is the issue of adultery and the offspring that results from such a relationship.

This week’s Torah portion is 'Shemini' (Leviticus 9:1–11:47) and among its episodes is the death of Nadav and Avihu, the sons of Aaron.

There is so much to learn about spirituality from the observance of Passover and by eating matza, the simplest of foods.

Setting goals is our road map for life, but the most important part is the follow through--taking every last step necessary to turn aspirations into reality!

There is a widespread misconception that Orthodox Judaism treats women like second-class citizens. It is simply not true.

Jews celebrate the Purim holiday with costumes, parties, food and drink. Yet the festivities are meaningful and permeated with spirituality.

Adar is the most joyous of months, as the Talmud teaches, "When the month of Adar enters we increase our joy."

No matter how far we stray, God, Torah, the Jewish people, and Jerusalem are all interconnected. It is a 'marriage' that can never be broken.