What Would Moses Say?
He’d say, “Get vaccinated… and love God with all your heart.”
Category Archives: Judaism
Remembering Tragedy and Living with Hope
Of all the emotions we feel, the one that we humans are most averse to sorrow. We love being happy, …
The Reverend, The Rabbi, and King David
Friday morning was much busier than usual at my house. The phone was ringing, the doorbell was ringing, people texted …
Following God Through the Desert
Near the end of the book of Numbers, the Torah offers a travelogue of sorts, which lists the places where …
The Declaration of Independence and the Torah
“…When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have …
A Death Unnoticed. A Life Remembered.
Miriam’s death in the Torah is sudden and unexplained. Only five Hebrew words tell us that she died and was …
Seeking Balance
Whenever I read this week’s Torah portion about the Korach rebellion against Moses in the desert, I am reminded of …
A Candle Burns in the Dark
Something beautiful happens at the beginning of this week’s Torah portion. Aaron is instructed to mount lamps at the entrance …
Pray for Peace; Work for Understanding; Live with Compassion
This week Jews around the world begin reading the fourth book of the Torah, called Numbers in English, but more …
Mother’s Day: Not For Everyone
Mother’s Day is a difficult holiday for many people. There are women who aren’t mothers, mothers who are estranged from …
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