Rabbi Irving Greenberg

Does Jewish suffering threaten commitment to God's covenant?

God, too, is bound by this divine agreement.

The covenant reflects the ongoing relationship between God and the Jewish people.

The Book of Ruth takes on new significance in modern times.

Unleavened bread represents both slavery and freedom.

There is a theological explanation for why Passover occurs in the spring.

Persian Jewry can serve as a role model for Jews who live outside of the Land of Israel.

The "hidden God" of the Purim story can serve as a model for God's role in the modern world.

A hidden God allows for a more active human role in the covenant.

Were Mordecai and Esther assimilated Jews?