Torah Commentary

The importance of protecting biodiversity both for our survival and for our appreciation of God's presence in the world and the order of creation.

As the children of Noah, we are challenged to follow his example.

As Abram and God demonstrate, Judaism understands faith as deep trust despite doubt, confusion, and suffering.

Lech-Lecha marks a transition between God relating to humankind as a collective to relating to individuals.

Sarah's protection of Isaac and family challenge us to strengthen our families, making them the cornerstones of the covenantal community.

Before we embark on our journeys in life, we should go to ourselves and reflect.

Abram provides us with a model for loving God and people for their own sake and not for any manifestation of that love.

God's covenant with Noah showed him and us the possibility of transforming the human condition of loneliness into the miracle of connection.

The seven Noahide commandments mediate God's love for all of humanity and God's unique relationship with the Jewish people.

Noah's father saw in him the possibility for greatness -- something parents experience even today.