Parsha
On Shabbat Nachamu, Isaiah reminds us that human power is just an illusion
Isaiah declares, “Behold, the nations are as a drop from a bucket, and are regarded as the dust on the scales... All the nations are as nothing before Him” (Isaiah 40:15,17).
Parashat Hukat: A life of meaning
Beyond the Headlines: A letter from New Zealand - opinion
Beyond the headlines: Finding an anchor in the shelter - opinion
Lech Lecha: a call more relevant than ever -opinion
The Land of Israel and the modern state of Israel are alive and well, and ready to welcome home Jews from all corners of the Earth.
Noach: Lessons for all mankind
Bereshit: A reminder of our control over our destiny
Hashem begins by asking Cain why he is angry and sad and continues with the following verse: (Genesis 4:7) הֲל֤וֹא אִם־תֵּיטִיב֙ שְׂאֵ֔ת וְאִם֙ לֹ֣א תֵיטִ֔יב לַפֶּ֖תַח חַטָּ֣את רֹבֵ֑ץ וְאֵלֶ֨יךָ֙ תּ
In Jerusalem, a Torah lesson from Biden shows his grasp of Judaism’s quirky calendar
Because of differences of worship in Israel and the Diaspora, Israelis will not be reading from the same Torah portion this Shabbat.
Parshat Pekudei: Partnering with the Divine
I have always found much of the end of Exodus tedious, centered as it is on the endless details of instruction for building the Tabernacle and weaving the priests’ garments.
Parashat Pekudei: Just as you were told
This week’s Torah portion – Parashat Pekudei – concludes the description of the building of the Mishkan, a description that’s spread over five portions.
Parshat Pekudei: Mystery of the cloud
Although the Torah tells us that the cloud fills the sanctuary, there is predictable pushback against the idea of the cloud of glory being physical.
Parshat Vayakhel: The importance of what we create and build
That the mishkan is the focus of the parasha speaks of the importance of the mishkan.
Parashat Bo: Our story
Imaginations are transformed when people sense their personal lives are part of a 'larger story.'
Parashat Bo: The conundrum of darkness
When locusts are swarming in the sky, or hail is pelting the ground, human beings are helpless. You cannot trap every frog that infests the land. But we all know how to counter darkness – candles.
