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 …
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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 …
Soar to Places Unknown
We humans live with one foot firmly in the physical world, and yet we have an inexplicable urge to dip …
Extraordinary Lives
Do you know how many people die each day in the United States? I didn’t either, but I guessed that …
New Passover Haikus
It’s time to update the Passover Haikus, especially now that we’re experiencing our second year on-line (for many of us). …
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