Judaism

When Korach questions Moses’ authority, a simple staff becomes a powerful symbol of divine choice and enduring leadership.

A multigenerational story of assimilation and the search for Jewish belonging.

The story of the spies shows how belief in destiny can falter in fear or slip into reckless overconfidence.

Joshua’s spies returned with faith and confidence, teaching a timeless lesson about courage, purpose, and the Land of Israel.

When fear overrides faith, even truth becomes distorted; this is the lesson of the spies in the desert.

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The first book I received of Dina’s series of three was her Scroll of Ruth, most appropriate since Shavuot was only a week away.

On Shavuot morning, the prayer groups at the Western Wall are composed of Jews of different stripes and appearances, creating a broader cross-section of Jewish life than is there at other times.

The book grew out of courses the author taught, and covers Leviticus’ chapters 1 through 10. 

The Menorah in Zechariah’s vision still burns. Its message still endures. And it still calls to each of us: light the flame. Raise it high.