Jewish Texts

The audacity of the request of Zelophehad's daughters.

What Balaam's donkey and under-represented minorities have in common.

How the Priestly Blessing is manifested within the community's needs.

What we can learn from Nadav and Avihu.

The metamorphosis of Aaron and his sons into priests was a process wholly transparent to the nation.

Shabbat is important, yet our behavior during the other six days is no less a part of religious life.

Linking representation and action.

How to build a Temple: Follow the instruction book.

Like the manna in the desert, food aid policies often do not foster real freedom.

Ancient customs involving a childless widow.

We must find the causes that make us most passionate--and work for change.

We must insist on hearing the voices of survivors of contemporary global violence.