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
At the edge of doubt and faith - opinion
"Doubt has pushed me into a more profound and existential space, forcing me to confront life’s rawest truths and to anchor myself in something deeper."
Parashat ‘Vayishlach’: Be Thyself
"We have to resolve the tension in ourselves before we can do so for others. We have to be at peace with ourselves before we can be at peace with the world."
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.
Parashat Toldot: The struggle between Rome and Jerusalem
This tension between the heroes of Rome and the sages of Jerusalem will not last forever. The prophet Obadiah prophesied the resolution of this struggle.
Jewels of wisdom: Rivkah’s gift of sensitivity
Parashat Vayeira: Order of priorities
No spiritual experience, no matter how lofty, takes precedence over simple acts of kindness, such as welcoming guests, visiting the sick.
At Madison Square Garden, an Ishay Ribo concert becomes a moment of Jewish awakening
Ishay Ribo’s concert at Madison Square Garden brought together thousands of Jews in a powerful expression of unity and spirituality amid recent grief and loss.
The IDF reflects Israeli society: Ethical through and through - opinion
Ancient Torah laws of war resonate in modern Israel, linking ethical society to military strength.
Conquering the mind: Turning fear into faith
A nation in turmoil: We must set aside self-interest and come together - opinion
The average reader is confronted with a vivid picture of a chaotic, divided, and divisive nation that is united only in its opposition to the leader.
