Our ancestor Jacob was tricked by his uncle Laban into marrying Laban's 2 daughters Rachel and Leah. While the Torah allows for polygamy, it does not allow for marrying two sisters. How then was Jacob able to marry two sisters in violation of Jewish law?

This classic question has been asked and addressed by countless commentaries over our long history. 

A fascinating discussion addressing this classic question of how Jacob could have married two sisters. 

In a fascinating episode, the Torah tells us how Jacob dreamed about a ladder standing on the ground with its top reaching the heavens and he saw angels going up and down the ladder. The meaning of the dream remains cryptic with countless explanations offered by different Torah commentaries and Jewish thinkers.

Tehillim (Psalms) is one of the most read books of Tanach (the Scriptures) with 150 poems and songs covering historic events, prayers and inspiration. Jews throughout history have read Tehillim as the go-to book whenever they were in trouble or needed help.

Who wrote the book of Tehillim? What do the poems speak about? Why has it become so central to Jewish prayer?

But how do we become happy? What can we do to make ourselves happier?

A fascinating discussion about happiness, why it's so central to Judaism and the unique Jewish approach to finding true happiness!

Why is hospitality so important in Judaism? What should good hospitality include? Are there limits to hospitality? 

A fascinating discussion about the Jewish value and Mitzvah of hospitality. 

A fascinating discussion about the history of the Jews of Egypt. 

What does Judaism say about modern science? Can Jewish beliefs be reconciled with modern science? Do we embrace science, reject it or tread carefully around it? Does science weaken or strengthen our faith? 

The final 5 days of Sukkot and the middle 4 days of Passover are called Chol Hamo'ed - "Mundane Festival". They are part of the holiday but not holidays. They are regular days and holy days. We are allowed to work but not supposed to work if possible. What are these paradoxical days about?

A fascinating discussion about Chol Hamo'ed, the middle days of the festivals.

We are commanded to live in the Sukkah over the festival of Sukkot. Our sages say that living in the Sukkah includes both eating and sleeping in the Sukkah. In the middle ages, Ashkenazic Jews stopped sleeping in the Sukkah. Today, many Jews sleep in the Sukkah while many others do not. 

A fascinating discussion about the debate over sleeping in the Sukkah. 

Learn about the tragic story of Gedaliah and why we still mark the day of his assassination today.