Good or Bad, Now or Later?

A man praying, wearing tefillin. Photo: wiki commons.

JNS.org – As a rule, when people choose to embrace their heritage and begin practicing their faith seriously, rabbis suggest a step-by-step approach. In our Jewish journeys, “instant Jews” and overnight sensations don’t usually last in the long run. But there are certainly times when a leap of faith may be in place and even recommended.

This week, we conclude the book of Genesis with the story of the end of Jacob’s life. Before Jacob dies...