CELEBRATE Why Judaism Marks Four New Years My Jewish Learning Today is the first day of 2020, but the Jewish calendar actually has four new years. Here's why. READ MORE

CELEBRATE Why Judaism Marks Four New Years Today is the first day of 2020, but the Jewish calendar actually has four new years. Here's why. READ MORE TODAY'S MUST READS 10 Ways American Jewish Life Changed in the 2010s After the Monsey Stabbing, I Finally Understand This Ancient Jewish Wisdom EXPLORE MORE A Daily Dose of Talmud: Join My Jewish Learning for a Daily Dive into the Mysteries of Talmud Study SIGN UP HERE WORD OF THE DAY Tefillah (תפילה) Pronounced tih-fee-LAH, this Hebrew word literally means "prayer." Learn more about the themes of Jewish prayer. EATS Salt and Pepper Noodle Kugel CLICK HERE TODAY'S QUIZ How Much Do You Know About Jewish Ceremonies for Newborns? CLICK HERE   WEEKLY TORAH PORTION Parashat Vayigash Genesis 44:18 – 47:27 SUMMARY In this Torah portion, Joseph’s brothers refuse to return to Canaan without Benjamin, whom Joseph has falsely accused of theft. Joseph reveals his true identity and invites his brothers to return for their father, Jacob, and bring him and their families to Egypt to live. When they return, Joseph introduces his father to Pharaoh, and, at Pharaoh’s suggestion, the family settles in Goshen, a particularly fertile region of Egypt.Learn more. COMMENTARY Just as Judah approached Joseph, Jews of all stripes must show how we can be one united people.Read more. MORE TORAH