Parshat Hashavua
Does It Really Matter How I Drive?
We are commanded always to act in ways that bring honor and sanctity to God's name.
Parashat Beshalach: Summary
Moses leads the Israelites into the wilderness after their escape from Egypt. God sends manna to feed them and Amalek attacks the Israelites.
Weaving Together Ritual and Ethics
Only through the combination of ritual and ethics can Judaism fully express itself.
Parashat Achrei Mot: Summary
God instructs Moses regarding the procedures for the Day of Atonement; sexual prohibitions are then listed.
When Leaders Have Moral Failings
The commandment to the priests to purify themselves of sin before God reminds us to hold our leaders accountable to act ethically.
The Sanctity Of Elemental Relationships
The juxtaposition of laws about the high priest on Yom Kippur, forbidden sexual relationships and laws about blood teach the sanctity of basic parts of life.
The Nature Of Holiness
The commandment to be holy raises questions about our responsibilities towards community and our relationships with God.
The Limits Of Spirituality
Nadav and Avihu died in an act of sanctification; our goal should be to sanctify God through our lives, not our deaths.