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The Promise of the Promised Land

In the Bible, possession of the Land of Israel is tied to moral behavior.

Non-Jewish Mothers and the Blessings on the Torah

Could an aliyah be a way to honor the sacrifices of a non-Jewish mother who raises a Jewish child?

9 Reasons to Bring Jewish Kids to Cemeteries

One of the things I love getting to do since relocating to Jackson, Mississippi, is teach in our congregation’s Sunday ...

How to Help a Friend Through a Bad Breakup

It’s not easy to see a close friend go through a rocky end to a relationship. Here’s what to say—and not say—during this tough time.

Prayer: Service Of The Heart

Abraham's servant teaches us the power of spontaneous prayer, a concept that challenges our contemporary focus on consistency and conformity.

“As If”: The Two Little Words We Too Often Ignore

“Each generation, people must see themselves as if they themselves went forth from Egypt.”That quote is the essence of why ...

Why Gay-Straight-Alliances Are Needed in Schools

Each April schools across the country observe a Day of Silence, a day dedicated to ending anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment. While we will be ...

A Vision Of Judaism For My Newborn Daughter

This past week my wife and I were blessed to welcome our fourth child into this world.  There are so ...

My Darfur Tallit

A prayer shawl purchased in an African refugee camp is a reminder of those at the fringes that compel our moral responsibility.

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