Praying for Permission
More than anything else this year, I want permission to pray for peace.
The Anxiety of Autumn
Jewish tradition places its celebration of the new year at a precarious moment in the calendar.
Struggling With Our Shadow
At this moment of intensifying violence, the Torah offers an insight into how we might open a path towards peace.
The Redemption to Come
On Passover we express gratitude for the redemption we have and hope for the one still to come.
Ten Commandments for Today
What are the most important rules for living justly and peacefully today?
Emulating Our Multicultural Ancestors
While Jacob blesses all of his grandchildren at the end of his life, he singles out two in particular as worthy of emulation.
Sacred Dark
Jewish sources portray darkness as both the embodiment of death and as the wellspring of creativity.
Age of Responsibility
Becoming an adult is a process, but Jewish tradition nevertheless enjoins us to pick a moment to acknowledge the transition.
Returning in Love
Reconnection with God through atonement is like the reunion of two lovers who can't stand to be apart.
The Flow of Sacred Imagination
Every act of creativity is a co-creation between the maker and God.
Joy Comes With the Mourning
True joy comes from fully inhabiting our experiences, no matter how tough.