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The Soul of the Stranger

The commandment not to oppress the stranger can refer to war refugees, for whom the Torah demands intense compassion.

Life’s a Beach

I can choose to live anywhere I wish, but would I want to?

Coming Down to Earth

Instead of looking up to the heavens for holiness, what if instead we looked to the earth beneath our feet?

Tu Bishvat and the Repudiation of Cynicism

The Jewish new year for trees is the rare time where we celebrate potential — not product.

Exodus: The Iron Cage of Power

A Hasidic teaching suggests that power, rather than bringing about liberation, achieves just the opposite.

Move Fast And Break Things

When we move too quickly or take big steps, we run the risk of losing our way.

Rededicating Darkness

Darkness is often seen as inherently negative, but Jewish texts offer a more complex understanding.

Why I Don’t Pray

This God-intoxicated Jew doesn't find much meaning in most synagogues. Here's what I would find meaningful.

Extraordinary Remembrance

Jewish tradition offers a valuable perspective on creating a culture of remembrance.

Form and Function

Often, we are so attached to the outer forms of Judaism that we neglect the principle they are meant to embody