The Jewish tradition loves serious play with words. This week’s Torah portion begins with God’s telling Moses, “Go to Pharaoh” (Exodus 10:1) to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go.

As Hashem had told Moshe, it would take a “Mighty Hand” to coerce Pharaoh to release Bnei Yisrael (the Children of Israel) from the slavery of Egypt. Unshakable stubbornness is a key feature ...

Some people are afraid of string. Seeing a ball of twine brings them out in a cold sweat. Don't believe me? Get knotted - it's a recognised medical condition, called linonophobia. The clinical ...

Chloe has revealed the devastating impact her phobia had on her life (Picture: Supplied) A woman who has bravely overcome her debilitating phobia as part of a new TV show has revealed the ...

I couldn't even watch Finding Nemo with my son.' Lynsey is among the more than 10million people in the UK who suffer from a phobia – an extreme form of fear that interferes with their daily ...

More than 10million people in the UK suffer from phobias – an overwhelming and irrational fear of an object, place, situation, feeling or animal. While the exact cause is unknown, many are ...