Study
The Land Is The Means
The Land of Israel is a means to the sacred end of developing into Godly people.
Miriam: Water Under The Bridge?
Miriam's death should motivate us to recognize people today who provide nurture and support.
Fringed With Faith
The tzitzit (fringes) and tallit (prayer shawl) serve as physical reminders of our connections with previous generations and of the faith that sustained them and us.
The Power Of Perception
The survival and success of the Jewish people stems from our ability to mold reality to match our dreams and ideals.
Seeing Beneath The Surface
Unable to see beyond their own fears and insecurities, 10 of the 12 spies despaired of conquering Canaan.
Scouting For Self-Confidence
The role of the spies was to determine whether they and the Israelites had the confidence and certainty of God's love to enter the land of the covenant.
The Jubilee (Yovel) Year
The jubilee year provided for a period of both social equality and ecological recovery.
Who Has Not Made Me a Woman
Different versions and parallels from classical sources and manuscripts provide an interesting perspective on this controversial blessing.
Cities Or Sanctuaries
Cities of Refuge are symbols of God's unconditional love and constant presence among people.
The Mystics of Safed
Joseph Caro and Moses Cordovero, icons of Safed mysticism, elaborated on the teachings of the Zohar.
Kavanah, Or Intention
In the words of one sage, "Prayer without kavanah is like a body without a soul."
