Bible

The incense reminds us to unite our bodies and souls in our service of God and to imbue our lives with holiness, purity, compassion and hope.

In order to help build sacred space, the act of giving must be accompanied by a heart that reaches out to others.

The fundraising campaign to build the Mishkan (Tabernacle) teaches us that in true Tzedakah, the giver benefits as much as the taker.

The construction and sacrificial activities of the Sanctuary, which are now expressed in prayer, give us the opportunity to encounter the divine.

How do we reconcile our desire to see God with God's statement that no one can see God and live?

Our tables, symbolic altars, become tools in our quest for sacredness when we share them with the poor and marginalized.

The connections between building the Tabernacle and Yom Kippur reminds us that all aspects of our spirituality are connected.

The many interpretations of the tachash remind us to look beyond surface appearances for spiritual intensity.

While it's easy to complain about poor leadership, Parashat Mishpatim challenges us to critique from a committed, engaged perspective.

Several interpretations of "an eye for an eye" all provide valuable insights into ethical lessons of the Torah.

In the shift from narrative to law, we become the actors performing the narrative of liberation.

Parashat Mishpatim teaches us that our society cannot function without laws, judges, and courts of justice.