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.

Those who love the Land of Israel will appreciate this week's Torah reading, which reminds us that God watches over it and we should never lose faith.

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

Say it loud!

As we pray at the Western Wall and gaze up at the Temple Mount, we cannot help but wonder why there is no Holy Temple today. Does it have anything to do with the slanderous report of the spies in the times of Moses?

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. 

When we start seeing God as One, we’ll replace the notion of 'coincidences' with an understanding of the messages we receive from Him.

In this webinar, Rabbi Ari Enkin discusses the Torah portion of Shemot (Exodus 1:1-6:1) which focuses on the era of slavery for the Jews in Egypt.

Even when the letter of the law is on your side, you don’t necessarily need to enforce your every last right. Sometimes making concessions is the wiser choice.

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

Chanukah teaches us not to forget that God is responsible for everything that happens around us.

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!

Because Chanukah usually occurs in December, it is sometimes thought of as the "Jewish Christmas." It isn't, of course. But what's it's really all about?