Evergreen
Pinchas and Intermarriage
The Torah portion deals with intermarriage, a phenomenon with contemporary resonance.
Spirit Strength
Balak intuited an important truth about the Israelites: Their strength was spiritual, not military.
Jewish Texts: The Ultimate Self-Help Guide
Amidst seemingly mundane laws, valuable lessons emerge.
Hasidic Prayer
The ecstatic prayer of the early Hasidim reflects the rediscovery of God's presence in the world.
Things are Not Always as They Seem
Masks have a long history in the world's culture, and they play an important role in the Purim story.
Themes & Theology of Speech
Jewish Speech. Themes and Theology of Jewish Speech. Jewish Speaking
Reforming Jewish Liturgy
Modernity has caused Jews of every ideology to relate differently to the content of their prayers.