Rabbi Wolpe’s Musings

Weekly musings about Jewish texts and thoughts from Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple.

Kids have an important job.

Practicing a vision of merit in others can change us.

The Bible seeks to guide us to live well, but is animated by a belief in something greater than this world.

Creation, Revelation, Redemption

Judaism's past, present and future.

How did Joseph know the riddle of the baker's dream?

Wealth is not only an opportunity but an obstacle.

The Torah comes along to help us see more clearly, to open our eyes.

Which is better? To study Torah or engage in a wordly occupation?

How can you command someone not to covet?

A vegetarian rabbi's perspective on an ancient Jewish practice.

God reveals the divine name to Moses, who never repeats it to the Israelites.

Judaism contains blessings for seeing beautiful mountains, the ocean, a rainbow, and other natural sights.

Jewish learning is more accessible than ever — but will people take the time to pursue it?

“Sticks and stones may break my bones” is a questionable bromide.

How the rabbis democratized death.