12 Lessons

Vayechi Boycott Israel?
The BDS lobby is a powerful force in world politics. Where does its power come from?

Miketz Empowering Others
Paul O'Neill's tenure at ALCO Aluminum Company as CEO from 1987 to 2000 increased the value ofthe company's shares five times, and its market capitalization by $27 billion. How did he do it?

Vayeshev The Runaway Train
Sometimes people can be as destructive as a runaway train. How do you stop them? An insight based on Parshat Vayeshev

Vayishlach Silence And Solitude
Positive role models can only take us so far in our search for maturity. How do we step into the shoes of our mentors and become role models for others?

Vayetze Holy Children In A Toxic World
Bringing up normal, well-adjusted, and hopefully, holy children, in our day and age seems to be a daunting task. How can we succeed against a world glitter and selfishness

Toldot Reach For The Sky
Learning about the lives of great people can be inspiring - but it can also be depressing when we see the enormous gap between their achievements and our own. How can we use their example positively and learn to 'reach for the sky'?

Chayei Sara Why Is It So Hard To Be Good?
If being close to God is the ultimate pleasure. Why did He make it so difficult?

Vayechi Kindness and Truth
Why does the Torah call the prohibition of incest 'kindness'? Why didn't Jacob want to be buried in Egypt?

Trial and Difficulties in Life Stress is Good For You!
Inclined to Recline- "And Yaakov dwelled…."
Researchers believe that some stress can help to fortify the immune system. For instance, stress can improve how your heart works and protect your body from infection. But on a deeper level, rising to challenges and overcoming them is the essence of life.