“If I say goodbye, the nation learns to move on it outlives me when I’m gone like the scripture says:…
Two Minutes of Torah
Torah is full of examples of beautiful, dramatic moments, often initiated by a prophetic moment with the loop closed in…
Rededicated This week we begin the celebration of Chanukah. And though the word “Chanukah” translates to “dedication,” we know from…
Me too, too Though the mores and dynamics of power relationships between the sexes have evolved dramatically since biblical times, …
If I were to ask you how many children Jacob had, most would probably say 12. But why do we…
In many myths from various cultures, the characters are often heroes and larger than life, like Hercules, Maui, and Vishnu,…
This week’s Torah portion, Tol’dot, means “generations” or “descendants.” When reading Torah over time, there’s a distinct pattern that a…
The Eternal Cycle Our tradition often reflects the most foundational of human experiences, offering unique insight through the lens of…
This week’s Torah portion, Vayeira, reflects the complexity of the human condition. Even when tested with a significant moral challenge,…
Rabbi Zusia lay on his death bed, eyes full of tears, with his students huddled around him saying, “Rabbi, why…