Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
Prayer as a Way of Being
Beyond services and synagogue, the challenge of living a prayerful life
A Spiritual Shabbat Orientation
How to achieve that extra measure of soulfulness that marks the Sabbath.
Avodah: Vocation, Calling, Service
More than just means to make money, our jobs can be one vehicle for setting the world right.
The Spirituality of Caring for Our Bodies
We may need to work on our spiritual health in order to ensure our physical health.
Wine and Intoxication: A View from Jewish Sources
The sages of classical Judaism sought to warn us about the influence of alcoholic beverages, even as they encouraged its moderate use for celebrations.
When Friendship Sours: Vengeance & Bearing a Grudge
Jewish Vengeance and Grudges with Friends. Jewish Friendship. Jewish Friends. Jewish Relationship.
Inner Beauty, Outward Beauty, and Health
Judaism recognizes the primacy of an inner beauty, but we are nonetheless called upon to care for our bodies and not discouraged from tending to our appearance.