What Does God Want of Us?
Last week, the Torah portion included the Shema, the statement that is so central to Judaism, an injunction to pay …
Author Archives: SRQ Jew
“Say it again!” — Parsha Va’Etchanan
Last week my email started acting strangely. I didn’t know it at first, but my outgoing emails weren’t going anywhere…except …
Words, Reality, & Truth – D’varim
This week’s Torah portion, the opening of the book of Deuteronomy, begins with the words ayleh d’varim, “these are the …
The Spirituality of Stops & Starts
We hear it all the time — it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey itself. Often, this truism …
The Mark of a True Leader
A good leader makes leadership look easy, but it seldom is. The road is filled with unexpected twists and turns. …
You Get What You Need
“You can’t always get what you want, You can’t always get what you want, But if you try sometimes, You …
The Red Heifer – A Ritual with Heart
I once worked with a bar mitzvah student who was thrilled to learn that even the 11th century commentator Rashi …
What is the Truth?
Back in 2011, an article appeared on the web about South Korean school children studying the Talmud. The South …
Sometimes, Seeing Isn’t Believing
We use our eyes to navigate the world around us, and we believe that what we see is real. …
Learning to Lead
This week’s Torah portion, Beha’alotcha, has much to teach us about what it takes to be a successful leader …
