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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. ...
Celebrate, Gender & Sexuality, Hanukkah, Jewish Law, Jewish Texts, Jewish Thought, Live, Rabbis Without Borders, Study, Talmud
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 ...
Beliefs & Practices, Live, Mixed Multitudes
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.