Weekly Torah Commentary

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Letting Our People Go

Bringing us all out of Egypt.

Good Governance

Moses exemplifies a lesson in business ethics.

What Happened to Moses on Mount Sinai

Moses was changed internally and externally by his experience on Mount Sinai.

The Routine vs. The Novel

The rituals of the tabernacle and Temple called for strictly defined roles -- but also allowed for new expressions.

Creating Sacred Space

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

The Death Penalty and Conservative Judaism

Beware of selective Bible-passage quoting.

The Word Made Animate

Seeking the living soul of our sacred texts.

Torah Like Water

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

The Darkness

The power of the final plagues.

Thanks When Thanks Are Due

A Midrash on the 10 plagues reminds us to recognize any good that has been done for us.

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