Jacob's Ladder

The angels scurrying up and down Jacob's ladder teach us a valuable lesson about Divine providence.

The rich person prays for even more wealth. What does the poor person pray for?

The dream of the ladder in our Parshah is something that has captivated people’s imaginations for thousands of years . . .

Why would angels use a ladder to ascend to heaven? Don't they have wings?

Jacob's ladder, like Sinai, characterizes that which is firmly embedded in earthliness, but can reach the heavens.

No matter where he might be, no matter how foreign the environment might seem, he was capable of erecting a ladder that would connect heaven and earth, he was able to build a bridge that would allow the epitome of holiness to affect even the most distant ...

Why is important to tell us all these details, a whole Torah portion of Jacob's difficulties?

There is an element of the religious life that is beyond conscious control. It comes out of nowhere, when we are least expecting it.

A pivotal moment in Jacob’s life—discover what this episode represents.

Jacob’s simple ladder foreshadows the trajectory of human development.