Ismar Schorsch

Modern commentary and interpretation may ease some discomfort surrounding ancient liturgy.

While God commands Moses, He also calls to him affectionately.

Moses exemplifies a lesson in business ethics.

Commentary for Parshat Terumah: Exodus 25:1-27:19

Seeking the living soul of our sacred texts.

A creative interpretation yields a valuable lesson about the vital importance of Torah to the Jewish people.

The power of the final plagues.

The name Gershom, and the word for Hebrew, Ivri, carry a message about what it means to be Jewish.