Rabbi Wolpe’s Musings
Weekly musings about Jewish texts and thoughts from Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple.
Aspiration and Restraint
The Bible seeks to guide us to live well, but is animated by a belief in something greater than this world.
A Remarkable Interpretation
How did Joseph know the riddle of the baker's dream?
To Learn and to Labor
Which is better? To study Torah or engage in a wordly occupation?
In Defense of Sacrifices
A vegetarian rabbi's perspective on an ancient Jewish practice.
What’s in a Name?
God reveals the divine name to Moses, who never repeats it to the Israelites.
The Prayer of Natural Beauty
Judaism contains blessings for seeing beautiful mountains, the ocean, a rainbow, and other natural sights.
Pollination
Jewish learning is more accessible than ever — but will people take the time to pursue it?
The Talmud on Mental Health
“Sticks and stones may break my bones” is a questionable bromide.