Just as Yosef powerfully declared 'I am Yosef' to reunite with his brothers, so too will Hashem one day say 'I am Hashem', two simple words that will reveal truth, bring clarity, and redeem the world. Speak wisely; your words carry immense power.

A joyful Hanukkah celebration by the sea turned deadly when gunmen opened fire, killing 15 and wounding dozens. In the chaos, a courageous Muslim bystander, Ahmed Al Ahmed, confronted an attacker and likely saved lives. His bravery proved that hate is the enemy of all decent people. This tragedy demands moral clarity and decisive action,because unchallenged hatred becomes deadly.

Vayigash marks the moment where avoidance ends and ownership begins. Judah steps forward and offers himself in Benjamin’s place… He stands present, grounded, and accountable. That posture creates safety, and safety allows truth to emerge. Only then does Joseph reveal himself.

Rav Eli posted a lighthearted and joyful video entitled: ‘This is How We Fight Antisemitism.’ He filmed himself affixing a menorah to the roof of his car, dancing with joy in the street… We must strengthen our faith, proclaiming it loudly and clearly, and continue to do more mitzvot and good deeds to add more light to our world.

Parshat Vayigash teaches reconciliation through stepping forward with vulnerability, like Yehuda approaching Yosef; listening with compassion; and committing to ongoing effort to mend familial bonds severed by emotional cutoff.

Desire gaps cause deep loneliness in long-term relationships. Common mistakes that kill desire: 1.Gifts/compliments with hidden expectations (= "loans") 2.Searching for magic pills/extracts 3.Forcing arousal without reducing stress 4.Threatening abandonment/divorce 5."Men/women need…" lectures (triggers parental mode) 6."It's your duty/halacha/Kesuba" pressure 7.Blaming childhood instead of fixing current patterns

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After enduring isolation and a smear campaign meant to label her an “Isha Moredes” and minimize her divorce settlement, the author finds her voice and strength. She resolves to file for a Get on her own terms, submitting her application to the LA Beth Din despite poor response from the RCC.

VIDA Hadera, a rare beachfront project in transforming Hadera, nears foundation completion with stunning sea views and Anglo-friendly amenities: Shabbat elevators, private shul, infinity pool, and communal sukkah. Starting at $670K USD, it’s a secure, meaningful investment for families feeling the pull toward Israel.

The horrific antisemitic shooting at a Chanukah event in Bondi Beach highlights that anti-Zionism and antisemitism are inseparable. Yet aliyah, immigration to Israel, remains largely absent from the conversation. It’s time to seriously discuss moving to Israel as a real option for Jews facing rising danger.

“Tonight my soul is happy. This is the first time since Dani was killed that I’ve felt genuine happiness.” Gal Alush, dedicating a Sefer Torah to a secular school in her husband’s memory.

Before the Blind, Do Not Put a Stumbling Block’ (Leviticus 19:14) A Torah command against leading others into aveiros, from toys on the floor to tempting words. Sheina Gilbert reminds us: Guard your actions to lift others up, not trip them. ‘Laugh WITH your friends, not at them... When Kindness leads our will.’ Avoid stumbling blocks; foster goodness every day.

11 years of infertility. Doctors said “no hope.” A mekubal asked one question: “Did you hurt your childless aunt in Johannesburg?” They flew across the world days before Pesach and begged her forgiveness on her doorstep. She forgave. Next Pesach: their son Yisroel Meir was born. One sincere “I forgive you” unlocked Heaven’s greatest blessing.

A kind non-Jewish visitor at the tefillin stand asks to put on tefillin as a gesture of solidarity. The young Chabadnik smiles warmly, places a gentle hand on his shoulder, and says, “Your heart is in exactly the right place — thank you. Tefillin are a special sign between Hashem and the Jewish people, but for you there are Seven Beautiful Commandments that light up the entire world. Let me share them with you.

Yaakov didn’t just love Yosef more; he showed it in ways his other sons could see and feel. The colorful coat wasn’t just fabric; it was a public declaration that shattered the fragile balance among brothers. Thousands of years later, the Torah still whispers the same warning the Gemara shouts: even a small act of visible favoritism can wound a child’s heart forever.

A young Jewish woman in modest dress and headscarf sits chained at the wrists, her face illuminated by a single candle’s flickering light. Behind her, a crowd of shadowy bearded men in traditional attire loom with judgmental expressions, their forms blending into walls covered with faint Hebrew text. Painted in haunting deep blues and reds, the dramatic scene powerfully symbolizes the isolation and entrapment of an agunah surrounded by community scrutiny.

Trapped as an Agunah: Community ‘help’ turns to judgment, husband launches smear, ‘She’s crazy!’ Blame shifts, Get withheld. Image over truth. Freedom? Still waiting. #AgunahStories

“TIS THE SEASON” This time of year the world lights up In many different ways... So let us treat each others’ joy With kindness and true cheer Respecting every sacred day that visits this time of year.Long after our Hanukkah is over, we can take that light... and help make the world a better place.

As Chanukah nears, Parshas Vayeishev teaches us to be like Yosef: refuse the demands of Greek-like culture and say “No” to the outside world. Even amid life’s fluctuations, we can settle in tranquility with bitachon, constantly growing in Torah and Hashem’s service.

Chanukah celebrates the eternal battle of light over darkness: the Jews fought Greek culture that sought to sever our spiritual connection to Hashem. We won by affirming that the physical world emanates from transcendent Torah, and human intellect can even partner in creating Torah Sheba’al Peh.