The Women’s Parsha Slam: Giving women a voice on Simchat Torah
Perhaps my favorite part of the Parsha Slam is knowing that beyond the event itself, women who never saw themselves as Torah teachers or public speakers take the mic and share.
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'Moses Maimonides': A Cornell professor’s look at the Rambam - review
Of mourning and morning: Toward a new understanding of Simchat Torah
Simchat Torah: Celebrating and honoring authentic Jewish values
Light after October 7: A Simchat Torah reflection from an American Jew
This, I think, is the message of Simchat Torah: to hold firmly in one’s imagination the joyful possibility of a year made truly new.
Parashat Bereshit: The Israeli hostages and the Haftorah
The images of young men starved and tortured in propaganda videos released by their evil Hamas captors seared the conscience of our people.
Parashat Bereshit: The lesson of Cain
A person who lives wrongly not only harms himself but also those around him.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
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Psalms in tunnels: How scripture steadied Israel’s hostages
As the 20 living hostages return, faith plays a pivotal role in their survival and reunion. From prayers in captivity to blessings on release, spirituality shaped their journey home.
Letting go: Jews retire hostage rituals with gratitude and grief
Jews everywhere are taking off their yellow ribbon now the remaining living hostages have returned from Hamas captivity.
Proud dad Trump praises Ivanka's love for Israel, conversion to Judaism in Knesset speech
Ivanka Trump, who accompanied her father and husband to Israel, converted to Judaism prior to marrying Jared Kushner in 2009.
Hol Hamoed Sukkot: A vision of redemption amid a world on fire
As we sit in our sukkot, exposed to the elements, let us remember Ezekiel’s message: Though the storm may rage, Israel’s destiny is secure.
Sukkot: Finding peace in a fragile sukkah
The structures may be temporary, but creating them with attention to these minute details allows God’s presence to dwell among us.
‘Yizkor’ - short story
The word yizkor means 'He shall remember.'
