My Jewish Learning: Articles By Rabbi Michael Strassfeld

Articles By Rabbi Michael Strassfeld

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Michael Strassfeld is the rabbi of the Society for the Advancement of Judaism, a Reconstructionist synagogue in Manhattan, co-author of The First Jewish Catalog, The Second Jewish Catalog, A Night of Questions: A Passover Haggadah, and author of The Jewish Holidays: A Guide and Commentary.

Beyond the Three Weeks

The month of Av brings with it forgiveness similar to the experience of Yom Kippur.
Bringing The Cycle To An End

The end of the fall holiday season looks forward to redemption.
Shabbat Candles

Shedding light on the day of rest
Prayer as a Way of Being

Beyond services and synagogue, the challenge of living a prayerful life
The Spirituality of Food

We may need to work on our spiritual health in order to ensure our physical health.
Types of Matzah

Traditional Jews refrain from using certain types of matzah at the seder.
Lulav and Etrog: Symbolism

There are many interpretations to what the four species represent.
Last Chance

Yom Kippur culminates the process of repentance begun before Rosh Hashanah.
A Spiritual Shabbat Orientation

How to achieve that extra measure of soulfulness that marks the Sabbath.
Wine and Intoxication: A View from Jewish Sources

The sages of classical Judaism sought to warn us about the influence of alcoholic beverages, even as they encouraged its moderate use for celebrations.