Moral Authority Comes Through the People’s Consent
Rabbi Marc Israel
This week’s Torah portion is Tzav, Leviticus 6:1 - 8:36.
Each of the last six Torah portions have been leading to this moment....
Two types of Jewish involvement
Rabbi Eric Abbott
This week’s Torah portion is Vayikra: Leviticus 1:1-5:26.
Growing up, I was (as I proudly declare) a Hebrew school nerd. I loved tutoring...
The fruits of serving the gods of work
Rabbi Aaron Miller
This week’s Torah portion is Vayakhel-Pekudei: Exodus 35:1-34:35.
The rabbinate, like most jobs, has its busy seasons, and after a particularly hectic quarter,...
Betting the world on the goodness of people
Rabbi Evan J. Krame
This week’s Torah portion is Ki Tisa, Exodus 30:11 - 34:35.
eBay transformed the way people transact business. What was so revolutionary...
Dressing for the Occasion
Rabbi Barry Dov Lerner
This week’s Torah portion is Tetzaveh, Exodus 27:20 - 30:10.
When did “clothes make the man” come into our vocabulary and/or belief...
Turn Toward Each Other Like the Angels Do
Rabbi Deborah Megdal
This week’s Torah portion is Terumah, Exodus 25:1-27:19.
Angels turn toward each other, call out to each other and expand their wings of...
Why Judaism differs on ‘what is a fetus?’
Rabbi Josh Jacobs-Velde
This week’s Torah portion is Mishpatim, Exodus 21:1 - 24:18.
“When men fight, and one of them pushes a pregnant woman and a...
Building sacred spaces that are also safe places
By Rabbi Jill Levy
This week’s Torah portion is Yitro, Exodus 18:1 - 20:23.
Imagine preparing for one of the biggest events of your life —...
Wonder of wonders
By Rabbi James R. Michaels
This week’s Torah portion is Beshalach, Exodus 13:17 - 17:16.
A classic Jewish joke tells of parents who asked their child...
Don’t Stop Believing
By Rabbi David Levin
This week’s Torah portion is Bo: Exodus 10:1 - 13:16.
Have you ever felt your good work did not matter? Bo teaches...
