Validity of Vayishlach?
This week’s Torah portion is often summarized as “the one where Jacob and Esau meet and reunite and Jacob’s name is changed to Israel and then at the end Rachel dies.” While none of this is incorrect, this is certainly not the complete story either
Yom HaShoah Social Justice Guide
Rock the Female Vote
When We Seek God as a Partner
In Parashat Sh’mini we read of the death of Aaron’s sons who offered “alien fire” to God and were consumed. While commentators throughout the ages have tried to make sense of this tragedy, the text also guides us to appreciate the power of the choices we make.
Prayers for Peace in the Middle East
We do not hear the warning sirens here in Jerusalem, but the city sounds different, as if suddenly this town began holding its breath. We are, like the rest of the nation. Like Jews all over the world.
Passover Social Action Guide
No Plan B for Plan B
“Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples shall be separated from your bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger” -Genesis 25:23