mitzvot
I’m sorry, it’s a SIMCHAH!
I know, I should say something. But I don’t. I’m sorry. Every time someone calls a joyous event a “mitzvah,” ...
How Aging is a Blessing
“I hate my birthday,” my friend said to me. She has hated her birthday for as long as I can ...
Appointing Judges Shouldn’t Be Taken Lightly
The Torah portion called Shoftim, the Hebrew word for judges, is always read at the beginning of the new month ...
Jewish Identity: Asking the Wrong Question
I have been thinking a lot about Jewish identity recently. How do we define our own connection to Judaism? What ...
The Season of Our Newborn Joy
At the end of the Day of Atonement we petition: “Breathe into me of Your spirit, and I will live ...
Parashat Bo: Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are
Jews read sections of the Torah each week, and these sections, known as parshiyot, inspire endless examination year after year. ...