Articles from Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf

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The first day of creation, according to the Nuremberg Chronicle

At Torah’s end, why do we start again so rapidly, leaving us no time to revel?

by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf October 1, 2021September 30, 2021

"Moses Pleading With Israel" from a 1907 postcard

Torah

Always pursue justice, and you’ll always do your best

by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf August 13, 2021August 12, 2021

Congregation Sherith Israel's first in-person Shabbat service in over a year, June 18, 2021. (Photo/Natalie Schrik)

Torah

As we return to community life, we will dwell again under the tent

by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf June 25, 2021June 24, 2021

oil painting of girl in blue dress asleep on the ground

Torah

This week’s Torah takeaway: Give yourself a needed rest

by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf May 7, 2021May 10, 2021

Photo of a chocolate cake with candles that spell out "Happy Birthday"

Torah

Vayikra is bad for birthday cakes, but good for life guidance

by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf March 19, 2021March 18, 2021

"Moses Speaks to Pharaoh" by James Tissot, ca. 1900

Torah

Just like the ancient Israelites, we’re uncertain about our future

by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf January 29, 2021January 28, 2021

Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf with the leader of a collective of midwives in Guatemala

Guatemalan midwives taught me the meaning of moral courage

by Rabbi Jessica Zimmerman Graf February 20, 2019February 20, 2019