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Nu, What’s New?

Jewish tradition seems schizophrenic about whether anything really is new.

The Jewish World At My Door

I love the idea of the global nature of the Jewish world a lot. I love the reality even more.  ...

This Little Flame of Mine

The week began with me feeling self-conscious gesturing with my hands and glittery purple nails. I recently read Rebecca Sirbu’s ...

Regina Spektor’s “Far” Snuggles Up Close to Me

This is the best birthday present I’ve gotten all year. Regina Spektor’s third proper album, Far, is like that cynical ...

The Art of Growing New

The new does not need to deny the old its truth, only to expose new possibilities.

Moments of Oasis

Where can we today find respite as the ancient Hebrew did at the springs of Elim?

Parashat Beha’alotcha: The Grand March Toward the Good

This Torah portion illustrates what happens when we put our individual needs first.

Parashat Behar: Summary

God tells Moses to instruct the people in the laws of the Sabbatical and Jubilee years, as well as how to relate to those in the community who become impoverished.

If It’s Broken, Why Keep It?

The presence of the broken tablets in the Ark reminds us of the value of objects that may not be functional but signify important relationships.

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