Parasha
The imagination that began it all: The Persian-Jewish poet bringing Genesis back to life - opinion
Does an identity gain strength by filtering out every external influence, or by encountering another culture without losing its own essence?
Simchat Torah 2026: What exactly are we so joyous about?
An unimaginable idea: When does God ignore idolatry by Jews?
Israel after Oct. 7: What Moses teaches us about survival and responsibility
Parshat Matot-Masei: Our stops along the way
Prayer can be an oasis along the way. Prayer can also parallel the journeys we take in life.
Parashat Matot-Masei: The gravitas of gratitude
Moses, the father of the nation, paved a path for generations to come: Nothing justifies an act of ingratitude. Ingratitude is never warranted in any situation.
Parashat Pinchas: Every Jew is torn between hope and history
Moses does not stand alone on Nevo – we stand with him. Together, we gaze toward a future we build but may never fully enter. Together with him, many Jews look toward a land they may never cross.
Parashat Pinchas: Zealotry: The impetus to do the right thing
The story of Pinchas reminds us that even someone who once acted boldly in zeal can also become a leader of peace and understanding.
Parashat Balak: Others’ privacy is sacrosanct
Compassionate eyes and a kind heart – yes. Probing eyes and a gossiping tongue – no.
Parashat Chukat: Simple faith
Faith – even when things don’t make sense. Faith – even when life is hard. Even when we have questions, we will always remain steadfast in our beliefs.
Parashat Chukat: Red ashes, endless skies
The war with Iran was something else entirely. It was swift. It was decisive. It was beyond imagination. It felt branded by God Himself.
A Jew is never stuck: Embracing resilience in times of crisis - opinion
Beyond the Headlines: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
Parashat Korah: ‘An elevated place in Gehenna’
What is repentance? It is a small, good thought filled with love – the kind of thought that saved the sons of Korah from a tragic fate; a moment of introspection that can save any Jew from harm.
Parashat Shelach: Seeing giants, choosing hope
The 10 spies teach us what happens when fear rules the heart. The ma’apilim teach us of the danger of forcing reality to revive an old fantasy.
