Rabbi Evan Moffic
Articles by Rabbi Evan Moffic
V’shamru: Guarding the Divine Convenant
This Shabbat prayer is a reminder that the Sabbath is a sign of the enduring covenant between God and the Jewish people.
When the Words of Prayer Ring Hollow
Many Jews find it hard to speak words in prayer that feel untrue. Two Jewish values hint at another way.
The Hidden Meaning of Karpas
The green vegetable dipped in saltwater at the seder alludes to the very beginning of the Israelites' slavery saga.
Veahavta: And You Shall Love
The first paragraph of the Shema offers three models for loving God.
How to Pray for Happiness
The prayer Eilu Devarim reflects the seeming paradox that focusing on others more than ourselves makes us happier.