Torah Commentary

Sometimes our promises to the dying cannot be fulfilled.

As the curtain falls on a particular life story, the instinct is to construct a narrative that amplifies their better qualities.

The sudden disappearance of water after the death of Miriam reminds to appreciate our blessings while we have them.

The curses in this week's portion are a reminder of the calamities we all face.

Having some logistics in place can alleviate some of the anxiety surrounding a loved one's death.

As a rabbi, I have been asked many times what it means to be holy. Most literally, the Hebrew word ...

Aaron's silence after the death of his sons confirms what we know: Death should not be explained away.

What is God's role in moving through life to death?

Although we might think of the Torah as being about the past, detailing the origins of the cosmos, the planet ...

We aren’t expected to pull ourselves up without help.