Rabbi Michael Strassfeld Articles By Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
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Three Biblical Signs of Covenant
Shabbat, the rainbow after the flood, and brit milah are three covenantal "signs" which God provides.
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Work as a Jewish Spiritual Practice
It is in the "real world" of work and commerce that Jewish values are tested and put into practice.
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When Friendship Sours: Vengeance & Bearing a Grudge
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Exile And Redemption
The Sukkah shelters a messianic ideal.
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Friday Night at Home
The traditional Shabbat evening rituals are best shared with family and friends.
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Mentsch
On being a mentsch--an upstanding member of society--and leading an ethical life.
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Synagogue Layout
An introduction to the parts that make up a synagogue sanctuary.
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Matzah Baking, an 18-Minute Project
Do it yourself, or learn about this intense process.
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How to Buy a Lulav and Etrog
What to look for, how to care for it and uses after Sukkot
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How To Make A Shofar
Step by step instructions, materials not included.
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Michael Strassfeld is the rabbi of the Society for the Advancement of Judaism, a Reconstructionist synagogue in Manhattan, co-author of The First Jewish Catalog, The Second Jewish Catalog, A Night of Questions: A Passover Haggadah, and author of The Jewish Holidays: A Guide and Commentary.
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