Moses’ Words
In the turning of the Jewish year, each summer we come to the beginning of the Book of Words, D’varim, …
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Moses Teaches God
There is a verse that is repeated in the Torah, over and over: “God spoke to Moses, saying…” What follows …
Curses and Blessings
Poor Balaam. He couldn’t get a break. A prophet-for-hire, he was hired by King Balak to curse the Children of …
The Search for Survivors
This week’s Torah portion is about a complicated relationship between leaders and would-be leaders. It’s called Korach, after the leader …
It’s Our Task, Not God’s
In this hyper connected world, it’s easy to forget that the connections go beyond the news, beyond mere knowledge of …
Finding Peace in a World Without Peace
Today is June first, which doesn’t mean much if you live in certain parts of the world, but here in …
What is God’s Law?
Today is Shavuot, the Festival of Weeks, so called because it is exactly seven weeks after Passover. But more importantly, …
Honoring a People
Tonight begins Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day. As soon as nightfall comes tomorrow, Israel will begin Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Independence Day. …
Towards a More Just Society
This week’s Torah portion contains one of the most puzzling events in the Torah. In it, two of Aaron’s sons …
The Narrow Places
We all have our narrow spaces to escape, and our own Pharaohs holding us back. Sometimes the tyrant is our …
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