Each spring, between the excitement of Passover and the joy of Shavuot, is a unique Jewish practice that asks something of us in a special way. It’s not a celebration, Continue Reading »
In this week’s Torah portion, T’tzaveh, we are given what has become a core idea in Jewish life- the ner tamid, or the eternal light. In Judaism, we have so Continue Reading »
This week’s Torah portion is the second in the Book of Exodus. In Parashat Va’era God tells Moses that the time has come to free the Israelites from Egyptian bondage. Continue Reading »
When God calls on Moses to go back to Egypt and free the Israelites from bondage, Moses famously tries to refuse. Every time I read this story, I am astounded Continue Reading »