Bible
Becoming A Leader
Before God calls on Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery, Moses develops his leadership skills and his ability to see beyond narrow struggles and his role as liberator.
Kosher For Passover And All Year Round
The prohibition against leavened bread for most Temple grain offerings imbues the Temple with the spirit of freedom all year round.
Overcoming And Learning From Our Mistakes
Recognizing our fallibility can lead us to compassion and empathy for our fellow humans, and bring us closer to God and others.
Why Keep Kosher?
Jewish dietary practices allow us to welcome the sacred into our daily lives and into mundane acts.
Lost and Found: From Obsolete Ritual to Personal Responsibility
The complex rules of thanksgiving offering ensured that it enabled the public participation of the broader community in thanking God.
Tending Flames, Seeing Faces
Like the fire that always burned on the altar, we should make sure that our inner fires of compassion always inspire us to work for justice.
The Obligation To Give Thanks
The thanksgiving offering teaches us the importance of thanking God as a communal sharing of faith and appreciation.
Service As Its Own Reward
Zealousness regarding the elevation offering reminds us to be careful in our service of God and others.
Sometimes Not Only An Animal Was Sacrificed
Our spiritual leaders must always remember that the sanctity of human life should never supercede devotion to God.
Private And Communal Judaism
Despite the occasional need for private expressions of Judaism, we must remember our connection to the larger public community.
Ears, Thumbs And Toes
The ceremony installing the priests teaches the importance of consecrating the entire body for sacred service.
Clothes Make The Person
The emphasis on the priestly clothes teaches us the importance of bringing honor and splendor to God and the commandments.