This Shabbat we are about to begin is another special one. Not only do we read Parshat Tzav, but since it is the Shabbat before Pesach,...

Vayikra — “And He called.”   It’s not just the beginning of a new book of the Torah — it’s also a personal invitation. Not a command, not...

The crisis of trust in leadership during times of distress is a recurring theme in Jewish history. Today, as trust erodes and the sense...

This week's parashah is Parashat Vayakhel: And He Gathered. Moses calls upon the entire people to come together, to be united. The last...

Today was Ta’anit Esther, the fast that precedes Purim. It is a good time to reflect on the meaning of Megillat Esther, its place in the...

In Parshat Tetzavé, the children of Israel are commanded to bring pure olive oil to keep the Ner Tamid, the eternal lamp in the Mishkan,...

This week, I want to begin by sharing a Midrash regarding Parshat Terumah. The Midrash, as you know, is a rabbinic explanation, typically...

To Sit in Shiva As a Nation, As a People This was the title of an email I sent out yesterday. And today, I want to share some of its...

Parshat Yitro recounts the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, an event that, according to our tradition, involved all Jewish souls—past,...

I’ve mentioned before that I like to create almost theatrical images in my mind of the Torah moments that touch me deeply. The crossing...

Why is it that the Torah ALWAYS reflects situations from our own reality? Why do the examples and stories of our People seem to update...

I don’t believe in the magical aspects of the Torah. I know there are many who do. I believe in an all-powerful God. So powerful, in...

“And these are the names…” This is how the book of Shmot, also known as Exodus, begins, naming each of the sons of Yaakov.  It is...

This week, in Parashat Vayechi, we encounter something particularly striking: Our third patriarch, Jacob, departs from this world, and...

This Parasha represents a pivotal moment in the narrative of the Torah. Two prominent figures, Yehuda and Yosef, come face to face. This...

Parshat Miketz invites us to reflect on the human ability to discover light amid darkness and build hope even in the most challenging...

As parents, we often forget that our choices, our ways of being, our decisions—in short, our example—leave a lasting imprint on the minds...

How do we set aside past mistakes and work together with those who have hurt us? Parshat Vayishlach speaks to us fundamentally about...

Last week in Parashat Toldot, we asked why Isaac? Why was Isaac the second patriarch? Today, we ask the same question for Jacob. Why...

Parshat Chayei Sarah begins with the story of Sarah's death and ends with the death of the one who is considered the founding father of...