Rabbi Danielle Upbin

The psalm associated with Shabbat aims to induce a state of awareness in which human perception realigns with divine creation.

What should I bring to a shiva call?

Is it acceptable to delay a bris for an adopted child?

The underlying Jewish value governing how we dress is modesty, or tzniut.

The ancient rabbis forbade clapping on Shabbat — for one very specific reason.

Lighting memorial candles is well-established Jewish custom, but not obligatory under Jewish law.

Traditionally, mourners recite Kaddish for parents for 11 months minus one day.

A better thing to say is b’sha’ah tovah — here’s why.

An unusual juxtaposition in this Torah portion highlights an oft-overlooked piece of observing the major festivals.