Bible
The Mark Of Liberation: First Steps
Marking their doorposts with blood, the Israelites took the first step toward redemption, that of naming themselves as oppressed and determined to break free.
What’s In A Miracle?
The miraculous experience of the Exodus and redemption inspires us to seek the miraculous presence of God in our daily lives.
Body And Soul Religion
Thought and internal spirituality still require physical action in order to deepen one's religious experience.
The Four Steps Of Liberation
The unfolding experience of liberation enables the knowledge of new aspects of God.
On Hanukkah, Women As Role Models
Two stories related to Hanukkah focus on the heroic efforts of women.
Knowing the True Essence of the Divine
Moses was challenged with the task of trusting God despite adversity.
Part Of A Process
God tells Moses to remind the Children of Israel that their suffering and redemption is part of an ongoing covenantal process.
Bearing Fruit Even In Old Age
The Torah mentions the ages of Moses and Aaron to teach us that age is a source of pride and that by honoring the elderly we bring richness to our own lives.
Seeing The Broader Picture
The differences between the midwives' encounter with Pharaoh and the officers' and taskmasters' encounter teach us to appreciate the context of biblical narratives.
Pharaoh Didn’t Know Joseph
The reference to forgetting Joseph raises questions about how oppression is linked to a group's commitment to the larger society.
The Life Of The Oppressed
The antidote to the terror of living in a dangerous world is to participate in the liberation of others.
Political And Religious Power
The debate over how Moses killed the Egyptian has implications for the Jewish response to political and military power.