Am Yisrael Chai: The Jewish People Live
This week’s Torah portion tells the dramatic story of the Egyptians chasing the escaping children of Israel to the edge …
Category Archives: God
The Indomitable Jewish Spirit
Someone I don’t know sent me a message yesterday. It was three short words: “God bless Israel.” The sentiment is …
Hineini: Here I Am
This weekend Jews around the world will begin reading the book of Exodus as part of our annual cycle of …
Talmud Side Quests
I have a new T-shirt that almost perfectly describes me. The text reads, “I’m not procrastinating. I’m on a side …
I am Israel
This morning I watched a short video of two young girls, returning home from captivity by Hamas. There was a …
Children, God, and Grief
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wrote that the story of the binding of Isaac is meant to teach us that God owns …
Names
Our names matter. It’s a funny thing, because as far as you and I are concerned, our parents made an …
The Bridge of Understanding
This weeks Torah portion is the story of Noah and the flood, culminating in the beautiful gift of the rainbow, …
Singing God’s Song
My dog’s leash has a knot in it. By the time I realized it was there, it had become too …
Holidays and Holy Days
Rabbi Elliot Dorff makes an important distinction between holidays and holy days. Holidays are meant for fun, celebration, relaxation, travel. …
