This week we read about Jacob settling in the land of his forefathers. Our sages comment that since Jacob wanted to dwell and live in tranquility with a life without challenges, G-d said “is it not enough that the righteous have the next world, that they also seek tranquility in this world too? This small […]

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“You, of all people! How can you do such a thing?!” Aristotle’s students exclaimed in surprise. They were appalled. Their beloved and knowledgeable teacher was caught in the act. “Dear students, you know me as Aristotle the Great. Now, I’m Aristotle, the Human…” A rich man is not one who thought of a great idea but […]

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Even though Yaacov Avinu grew up with extreme wealth, as his father Yis’hak is described as being “exceedingly wealthy”, his only material request from G-d was bread to eat and clothing to wear. Yaakov was not dependent on the lifestyle of his youth for his emotional wellbeing. The Talmud gives worldly advice in the statement, […]

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