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The Idol Of Complacency
The prohibition against making an idol warns us not to fix our image of God, but rather to allow our conception of God to evolve.
Negotiating A Relationship With God
In constructing the Golden Calf, the Israelites attempted to create a mediated, safe relationship with an awesome and consuming God.
Tzedakah And Jewish Education
Our communal responsibility to ensure the immortality of the Jewish people depends on our commitment to supporting Jewish education.
The Role Of Ritual
In focusing on ritual laws, Parashat Terumah teaches us that by reliving heroic historic moments we can introduce the transcendent into our daily lives.
Moses’ Absence
Parashat Tetzaveh foreshadows the connection the Children of Israel will have with God after the death of Moses.
Aromatherapy: Jewish Style
The incense reminds us to unite our bodies and souls in our service of God and to imbue our lives with holiness, purity, compassion and hope.
Using Our Contributions To Create The Sacred
In order to help build sacred space, the act of giving must be accompanied by a heart that reaches out to others.
Give And Take
The fundraising campaign to build the Mishkan (Tabernacle) teaches us that in true Tzedakah, the giver benefits as much as the taker.
A Sanctuary Within
The construction and sacrificial activities of the Sanctuary, which are now expressed in prayer, give us the opportunity to encounter the divine.
Under God’s Feet
How do we reconcile our desire to see God with God's statement that no one can see God and live?