War and Remembrance
The Torah commands us to remember the evil of Amalek — but also to forget.
Hearing Amidst the Storm
Revelation doesn’t happen in a moment of calm, but amidst chaos and fear.
Our Tender Yearning Heart
We haven’t yet awoken to the part of us that, through calamity and catastrophe, remains open and ever full of love.
Struggling With Our Shadow
At this moment of intensifying violence, the Torah offers an insight into how we might open a path towards peace.
The Redemption to Come
On Passover we express gratitude for the redemption we have and hope for the one still to come.
Ten Commandments for Today
What are the most important rules for living justly and peacefully today?
Emulating Our Multicultural Ancestors
While Jacob blesses all of his grandchildren at the end of his life, he singles out two in particular as worthy of emulation.
Celebrating Spring
Jewish tradition is replete with legends both uplifting and ominous about the vernal equinox.
What’s Truly Precious
The Israelite women who contributed to the tabernacle recognized the deeper gift God had given in the lengthy, exacting instructions for its construction.
The Purim Spirit of Medieval Frankfurt
The choice to create a second Purim speaks volumes about how our people value resilience.
Between Nationalism and Ethics
National pride and unity are important, but it is ethical behavior that makes a people worthy of divine favor.
Altering the Mind to See More Clearly
What Jewish mysticism can teach us about psychedelics.
A Heart of Flesh
When images of horror flash across our screens hourly, how many generations will it take to heal?