Articles from Rabbi Amy Eilberg

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"The Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah," John Martin, 1852

Torah

Are guilty or hateful leaders worthy of our prayer?

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg November 11, 2022November 10, 2022

Rebekah Erev, co-founder of the Queer Mikveh Project, blows the shofar at the first QMP mikvah event at the Albany Bulb in Albany, California, in 2015. (Photo/JTA-Chani Bockwinkel)

Torah

Repentance: Don’t make it a big deal. Just look inward and say what’s right

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg September 23, 2022September 22, 2022

"Destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem" by Francesco Hayez, 1867

Considering the state of America this Tisha B’Av, as we mourn ancient destruction

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg August 5, 2022August 3, 2022

The Rev. William Barber (left) and the Rev. Liz Theoharis, co-chairs of the Poor People's Campaign, lead a demonstration outside the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 13, 2021. (Photo/RNS-Jack Jenkins)

Torah

What the Torah has to say about the Poor People’s Campaign march this Shabbat

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg June 17, 2022June 17, 2022

Rabbi Sally Priesand at her 1972 ordination (Photo/File)

The first woman rabbi in the U.S. was ordained 50 years ago — I owe her so much

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

red curtain

Torah

If you’re closed down, maybe it’s time to open up your ‘curtain’

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg April 29, 2022April 28, 2022

“Moses Sees the Promised Land From Afar” by James Tissot, ca. 1900

Torah

Why the Torah’s itty-bitty aleph has such huge meaning

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg March 11, 2022March 10, 2022

A 1907 postcard depicts the Israelites gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.

Torah

Shifting focus from everyday anxieties opens us to encounters with God

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg January 21, 2022January 20, 2022

a lit menorah

Torah

Why the ‘light’ Hanukkah story especially resonates in the darkness of today

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg December 3, 2021December 2, 2021

A house just outside St. Helena, Napa County, burns in the Glass Fire, Sept. 29, 2020. (Photo/Napa County Sheriff)

Torah

A radiant world — or a planet on fire?

by Rabbi Amy Eilberg October 15, 2021October 14, 2021