Celebrate
The Smell of Joy
We grow in our humanity and deepen our spiritual sense by building our capacity for true and enduring joy.
Dreaming of Trees
Dreams are not only central to the observance of Tu Bishvat, but to our nighttime imaginal realms.
Make Yourself a Wonder
In an age of abundant information, we risk losing our capacity for wonder.
Blueprint For the Anti-Egypt Society
Having set the Israelites free from slavery, God charges them with building a society that affirms precisely what Egypt denies.
Joseph and Judah: From Neo to Post Hasidism
These two biblical brothers embody a tension that lies beneath the whole of Jewish tradition.
The Superpower of Hanukkah
Hanukkah reminds that rather than running from our darkness, we can choose to confront it.
Why Hanukkah Is Actually a Minor Holiday
It isn't mentioned in the Bible, but Hanukkah is among the most widely observed Jewish rituals.
Sukkot 2022
In 2022, Sukkot begins at sundown on Sunday, Oct. 9 and ends at sundown on Sunday, Oct. 16
Yom Kippur 2022
In 2022, Yom Kippur begins at sunset on Tuesday, Oct. 4, and ends at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
Get Your Plots in Order
Abraham had to search for a grave when Sarah died. Our family was luckier.