Abraham
Was Netanyahu chosen by God, or judged too harshly by man? - opinion
There was a young man who was chosen. He did not choose himself. In fact, he had no plans to enter politics and no ambition to become prime minister. Yet God often chooses people who never expect it.
Hearing Sieg Heil at 76: Why you can't kill the Jew inside - opinion
Free Iran would immediately recognize Israel, normalize US ties, Pahlavi declares
Parashat Vayeshev: Leadership does not equal influence
Parashat Vayeshev: Bringing hearts closer
The parsha does not show a clash of good vs evil, but a deep disagreement about leadership and the path by which the people of Israel should take.
The biblical echo of ‘I will go’ - and the women moving Israel beyond October 7 - opinion
Jewish women today echo the values of Biblical foremothers, maintaining courage and faith in times of crisis.
Parashat Vayera: What went right?
We have paid a steep price for the return of our hostages. We have no choice but to uphold and reinforce the value we place on human life.
Parashat Vayera: Abraham vs Social Darwinism
Abraham believed in the power of his connection to God and in its ability to bring about true transformation – far more powerfully than any punishment, no matter how justified.
Lech Lecha: Journey to a new society - opinion
This two-way journey of the soul – going out and then returning transformed – is the pathway to personal and national renewal.
Why Noah failed: A lesson in healing and resilience after trauma - opinion
Noah walked off the ark into a world erased. The man who carried humanity through the storm ended his life diminished and ashamed, but Abraham’s story is different...
Parashat Re'eh: The gift of mercy
This is our ancestral heritage, passed down through the generations, and rooted so deeply that it is part of our very nature.
Parashat Beha’alotcha: The call of humility
We are all entitled to even the strongest of our beliefs and opinions. And yet, we should never be so sure of what we think that we are not open to a different voice, a different opinion.
A Father’s prayer: Coping with a son’s wounds in Israel’s war - opinion
The war persists, and our sacred struggle to safeguard our land and protect our people remains unwavering.
Parashat Toldot reveals the profound impact of genuine communication - opinion
So many aspects of our lives are impacted by misinformation and enhanced by genuine communication.