Torah Commentary

Completing Creation

Our physical existence depends on spiritual, sacred focus for completeness.

Down From The Mountaintop

Experiencing God through nature and the wonders of creation should inspire us to work to perfect the world.

Together But Separate

Adam and Eve's original relationship in which they were together as one flesh yet still distinct provides us with an ideal model.

Sukkot 101

Beginning five days after Yom Kippur, Sukkot is named after the booths or huts (sukkot in Hebrew) in which Jews are supposed to dwell during this week-long celebration.

Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah 101

The two holidays at the conclusion of Sukkot.

What Are Pilgrimage Festivals?

Three major holidays mentioned in the Torah: Passover, Shavuot and Sukkot.