Parsha
Parashat Teruma: Sanctifying the heart
Each person is a walking Temple; each has the power to build a dwelling place for the Creator of the world within his or her heart.
Parashat Mishpatim: All or nothing
Parashat Mishpatim: The long search for moral society
Parashat Bo: Jeremiah’s timeless promise to Israel
Parashat Emor: ‘Guest mode’
'This world is not mine. It existed before me and will continue after me...I have entered, as a guest, into a perfect system run by God.'
Israel gave the Jews a voice, now we must learn how to use it - opinion
We are no longer silent. The world hears us. But are we saying something worth listening to?
Israel at 77: Lessons from the lepers for the modern State of Israel - opinion
On the heels of Remembrance Day and Independence Day, we are reminded that redemption is forged not only in the batei midrash but also in the trenches of war, in hospitals, and in homes.
Parashat Teruma: Make Me a sanctuary for Me to dwell in
There are a number of midrashim (non-literal interpretations) that reflect the relationship between God and Israel as manifested in the Tabernacle.
A matter of perspective: incorporating eternal values into our everyday lives - opinion
Beyond the headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Parashat Bo: The far Horizon
Moses knew that if you plan for a year, plant rice. If you plan for a decade, plant a tree. If you plan for posterity, educate a child. His lesson is still compelling today.
Not just a soldier, but our son: When heroes come home - opinion
What does it mean to wash a uniform worn for two and a half weeks in the middle of a war?
Parashat Vayehi: A nation of grandparents
By citing Jacob’s blessing, we recreate that fleeting moment of multi-generational peace and shared destiny.
Our fallen soldiers live on, like Jacob and David - opinion
The ancient teaching that our biblical forefathers never truly died finds new meaning in the enduring legacies of Israel's fallen heroes.
Parashat Vayigash: Trading passion for compassion
Israelis are deeply passionate about their political and ideological beliefs. As a people, Jews possess a natural tenacity and a remarkable strength of will.
