In this week's parsha the Jews have the opportunity to bring holiness down into this world by placing blood on the doorpost. We have this opportunity everyday by engaging in physical mitzvahs.

A difficult but important aspect of life is embracing who we are so that we can then make the choice to cultivate ourselves. This was Paroh's mistake. He wasn't willing to go against his nature.

Moshe Rabbeinu almost wasn't born due to his parents separating as a result of Pharoh's decree. What can we learn from Miriam who was able to convince her parents not to separate and encouraged her parents to remarry?

Ever have the situation where you are talking about watching something (a sports game or movie) and the other person already saw it and you need to tell them "don't tell me!" What can we learn from this?

In this week's parsha Yosef reveals himself to his brothers and alleviates their apprehension but telling them that he fully forgives them. What does it mean and what does it take to really forgive someone who wronged us whole heartedly?

Why is the 8th day of Chanukah called, "This is Chanukah?" What does it mean to really embrace your potential and step into yourself?

Sometimes what we intended to happen and the actual result are very different. We should always endeavor to do our best to ensure that our intentions are well received.

Yaakov worked for 7 years and then married Leah. He then married Rochel and worked another 7 years. Which is better to work and then receive a reward or to receive a reward and then have to work for it?

Eisav sells his birthright for a pot of lentil soup. How Yaakov handles the situation gives us insight on how to approach new experiences and challenges.

In Parshas Chayei Sarah Rivka is not only kind but is extremely compassionate when she provides water for Eliezer's camel. From this we can learn the importance of going beyond our own natural limitations when helping and supporting others.