Category: Torah Portions

DREAMS, LADDERS, ANGELS & MYSTERIES

Rabbi Dunner examines the opening section of Vayeitzei, which vividly describes Jacob's famous dream as... Read More

SHLOMO CARLEBACH & REFLECTIONS ON INCLUSION

This past week I have been reflecting on something important. Is there a red line... Read More

ISAAC’S BLESSINGS, A TALE OF SUBTERFUGE & SKULDUGGERY

Rabbi Dunner looks at the vexing story of Isaac's blessings in Parshat Toldot. Intended for... Read More

THE STORY BEHIND AN EXTRAORDINARY MISSION

Rabbi Dunner takes a close look at Abraham’s instructions for his trusted servant to find... Read More

THE TRUTH ABOUT HEBRON

We are currently on a visit to Israel, and a friend here called us to... Read More

U.N. CHUTZPA AND TEMPLE MOUNT

If there is one thing we were all pretty certain of a week ago it... Read More

WHY DID ABRAHAM REMONSTRATE WITH GOD

As Abraham’s visitors departed for Sodom, God reflected aloud that he had not yet told... Read More

THE BRUTAL MURDER OF MY PENPAL, EITAM HENKIN

Late last November my friend Menachem Butler sent me a recently published article written by... Read More