Jewish Texts

Our decisions to ignore or respond to members of our communities who are in danger determine the justice and morality of our society.

How does the concept of the uniqueness and choseness of the Jewish people inform our relationship with God and with non-Jews?

Loving God, like loving people, requires the commitment of our intellect, emotions, and actions.

People's perceptions of a society are often based on that society's judicial system.

The final commandments in the Torah, to gather as a community to hear the Torah and to write down a spiritual legacy, encourage us to re-engage with our core values.

Why is Moses reluctant to hand over leadership to Joshua?

Moses at the end of his life rebukes the Israelites, who are receptive to his criticisms.

The list of the Israelites' encampments during their journeys in the wilderness reminds us of the importance of preserving and retelling our own stories.

The severity of the war against the Midianites should motivate us to examine our own behavior and root out our own forms of idolatry.

The Torah and its lessons are always within our reach.

Fulfilling the directive to repair the world begins in our own mouths and hearts.

By viewing the troubles and joys of our lives as part of a continuum we can uncover blessings even in the most challenging curses.