Parasha
Parashat Lech Lecha: Having the courage to stand alone
Abraham’s willingness to stand alone would become a defining feature of our nation. As his descendants, we would desperately need that same strength.
Parashat Lech Lecha: There is no wisdom like that gained through experience
Parashat Bereishit: The world of water
The imagination that began it all: The Persian-Jewish poet bringing Genesis back to life - opinion
Parashat Vayakhel: Giving from the heart
look at the beauty of the Temple, built in harmony and generosity, and let this be the foundation of your own home – built on love and overflowing kindness.
Parashat Tetzaveh: Yes, you can!
A person can build, act, create, contribute, and make the world a better place. Just as easily, however, the same person can wither, stagnate, and waste his or her life in idleness.
The rebbes met – Then one asked a mysterious question
Finding meaning in Judaism: From captivity to candle lighting - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Parashat Teruma: ‘Its interior is filled with love’
An exploration into the meaning and significance of the cherubim (angels) that sat upon the Ark of the Covenant in the Tabernacle.
The Bibas Babies; the Keruvim and the Cry of a Mother
Parashat Mishpatim: The Jewish consciousness of ‘hessed’
You must assist him even at the expense of helping a righteous person who also needs aid – so that you may overcome the inclination to hate that person within your heart.
The Angel’s Double-Edged Sword: Protection and Obligation
Parashat Yitro: Preceding the Torah
Good character traits – especially those expressed in accepting those who are different and understanding their pain and feelings – are a prerequisite for receiving the Torah.
Parashat Yitro: Hearing the silence, seeing the sound
Comprehension begins within us, including our understanding and encounter with God – the universal web that connects us to everything and everybody.