Disrupting Jewish Life
The Passover seder should be an act of disruption that transforms us.
Opposites Distract
The inversion of expectations, so central to the Purim story, can be both thrilling and confining.
Experiencing the Cloud
Some things we see with our eyes wide open. For the really important things, we need a cloud.
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.
Get Your Plots in Order
Abraham had to search for a grave when Sarah died. Our family was luckier.