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a painting of Jews in eastern European clothing praying
Posted inTorah

Prayer meets psychology: On Yom Kippur, seek a ‘growth mindset’

Rabbi Dov Greenberg by Rabbi Dov Greenberg October 4, 2019October 10, 2019
A 1907 postcard depicts the Israelites gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.
Posted inHolidays

‘From woodchopper to water carrier’ — all are welcome before God

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon September 27, 2019September 26, 2019
"Only the right name gives beings and things their reality," says the Childlike Empress in "The Neverending Story."
Posted inTorah

Names have the power to shape our reality

Maharat Victoria Sutton by Maharat Victoria Sutton September 20, 2019September 18, 2019
This week's Torah portion lists 74 laws, including the law of gleaning, which says that fallen crops must be left for widows and orphans, as seen in "Gleaners" by James Tissot.
Posted inColumns

As the new year approaches, we must turn away from indifference

Rabbi Corey Helfand by Rabbi Corey Helfand September 13, 2019September 12, 2019
Statue of King David in Copenhagen by F.A. Jerichau
Posted inTorah

The Torah on the importance of holding political leaders to high ethical standards

Rabbi Stacy Friedman by Rabbi Stacy Friedman September 6, 2019September 5, 2019
A structure on Mount Gerizim, a site associated with blessings in this week's Torah portion, seen in an 1881 illustration by Henry Fenn.
Posted inTorah

Judaism is tough, but I wouldn’t have it any other way

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein August 29, 2019
“Walk only in God’s paths,” says this week’s Torah portion. (Photo/Pixabay)
Posted inColumns

In these trying times, what are we to do? Here’s the Torah’s answer.

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg August 23, 2019August 22, 2019
The prophet Isaiah by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inTorah

To see clearly, seek comfort in community

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan August 16, 2019August 15, 2019
“Moses Sees the Promised Land From Afar” by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inTorah

Moses and me: chasing the flock back into the gazebo

Rabbi Dov Greenberg by Rabbi Dov Greenberg August 9, 2019August 8, 2019
"Cities of refuge", 1901 by the Providence Lithograph Company. (Flickr/Elias Friedman)
Posted inTorah

Shelter from the storm: Sanctuary cities then and now

Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon by Rabbi Shana Chandler Leon August 1, 2019August 8, 2019

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