Parashat Masei
Parashat Masei: Cycles of Grief
One season we find ourselves among the mourners, the next we are among the comforters.
The Spiritual Trauma of Taking a Life
How the kosher practice of waiting between meat and dairy reminds us of Moses' discomfort with violence.
Real Change in the Torah
The most effective and enduring changes create justice for all members of society.
Lessons for Regional Planning
The biblical "migrash" principle provides a response to urban sprawl.
Journeying with the Divine
Every step of the Israelites' journey is framed in relation with God.