In Dew Season
In this moment of crisis, we need to let things arise and evaporate, leaving us unburdened enough to do the work of peace.
From Disgrace to Praise
Why does Jewish tradition instruct us to endlessly retell the story of our ancestors' enslavement?
A Passover Beyond Words
The visceral cries of the enslaved Israelites, not their words, was essential to the process of liberation.
The Gifts of Darkness
When we look at the dark future like God wrestlers, then even in the darkest moments, we can maintain a clear and piercing vision.
Responding to Hatred, On Purim and Today
Haman’s persecution awakened in the Jews a spark of defiance, a motivation not to hide their Judaism, but to celebrate it.
Celebrating Spring
Jewish tradition is replete with legends both uplifting and ominous about the vernal equinox.
What’s Truly Precious
The Israelite women who contributed to the tabernacle recognized the deeper gift God had given in the lengthy, exacting instructions for its construction.
War and Remembrance
The Torah commands us to remember the evil of Amalek — but also to forget.
The Purim Spirit of Medieval Frankfurt
The choice to create a second Purim speaks volumes about how our people value resilience.
Between Nationalism and Ethics
National pride and unity are important, but it is ethical behavior that makes a people worthy of divine favor.