The structuring of Jesus' teaching into five discourses imitates the five books of Moses, the Torah. Therefore some scholars have proposed that Matthew presents Jesus as a New Moses giving a New Law.

Let’s begin with the first method the Rambam mentions: studying Hashem’s word, the Torah. Unlike observing mitzvot, which reflects and reinforces our sense of commitment to Hashem, studying ...

Torah study exposes us to Hashem through His thought process, making us meaningfully familiar with Him.

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This week’s Torah portion, Vayigash (Genesis 44:18–47:27), brings us to a dramatic and emotional moment in the Torah. Joseph, once sold into slavery by his jealous brothers, has risen to power ...

Joseph son of Jacob enters with his own two sons, Menashe and Ephraim, to visit with his bed-ridden father, Jacob (Genesis 48). Jacob inquires as to who is accompanying Joseph. Joseph responds ...

Flames were already attacking the campus of Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center when the cantor, Ruth Berman Harris, and three companions rushed in to rescue its sacred Torah scrolls. Physically ...

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SEATTLE (AP) Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe had 22 points and 15 rebounds to power Seattle University to an 82-62 victory over Utah Tech on Thursday night. John Christofilis had 12 points and Paris ...