Evergreen

A broken matzah to remind us we are a people of "sacred fragments"

The Mel Gibson film disturbed this writer--but offers the opportunity for greater interfaith understanding.

The importance of intention in our service to God

From the Bible to today, the Chosen People rise again after every destruction.

The Torah portion deals with intermarriage, a phenomenon with contemporary resonance.

Balak intuited an important truth about the Israelites: Their strength was spiritual, not military.

Amidst seemingly mundane laws, valuable lessons emerge.

A reminder to participate in, and not just observe, the world around us

The ecstatic prayer of the early Hasidim reflects the rediscovery of God's presence in the world.

Spontaneity and creativity were hallmarks of prayer in the time of the Bible.