Shabbat

On Passover we express gratitude for the redemption we have and hope for the one still to come.

What are the most important rules for living justly and peacefully today?

Fire is a symbol of persistence and faith, but the embers must be tended.

While Jacob blesses all of his grandchildren at the end of his life, he singles out two in particular as worthy of emulation.

Reveling in uniqueness is wonderful, proclaiming superiority is not.

A little fire and a little magic makes the lighting of Shabbat candles a moment to slow down and see things differently.

Getting ready for the arrival of the Sabbath Queen.

Jewish sources portray darkness as both the embodiment of death and as the wellspring of creativity.

Becoming an adult is a process, but Jewish tradition nevertheless enjoins us to pick a moment to acknowledge the transition.

Reconnection with God through atonement is like the reunion of two lovers who can't stand to be apart.

The intimate bond between love and memory.

Every act of creativity is a co-creation between the maker and God.