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Torah

"The City of Refuge" by Charles Foster, 1897
Posted inColumns, Religion, Jewish Life, Torah

When the time comes to reflect, will you hide or walk into the light?

by Rabbi Rebecca Gutterman July 21, 2017July 17, 2017
black and white engraving -- a woman kneels before Moses begging
Posted inColumns, Religion, Jewish Life, Torah

The lesson in an abhorrent biblical murder

by Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin July 13, 2017July 10, 2017
"Moses Strikes the Rock" by Richard Andre, 1884
Posted inColumns, Religion, Jewish Life, Torah

When Moses boils over, we take stock of our own anger

Rabbi Susan Leider by Rabbi Susan Leider June 29, 2017
a black and white woodcut of them tumbling into a huge ravine
Posted inColumns, Religion, Jewish Life, Torah

On agreeing to disagree, and the importance of minority opinions

Rabbi Corey Helfand by Rabbi Corey Helfand June 23, 2017June 22, 2017
a colorful illustration of two men hefting a large branch with a large bunch of grapes on it
Posted inColumns, Religion, Jewish Life, Torah

4 ways to act with wisdom and grace when all around a nation is in chaos

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg June 15, 2017June 16, 2017
From the collection of the British Museum, an illustration of Aaron lighting the menorah, ca. 1280
Posted inColumns, Religion, Jewish Life, Torah

What kindles the Jewish soul?

Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi by Rabbi Shlomo Zarchi June 8, 2017June 7, 2017
dylan with harmonica
Posted inColumns, Jewish Life, Torah

‘Forever Young’: A heartfelt hymn of fatherly trust

by Rabbi Aubrey Glazer June 1, 2017June 2, 2017
black and white engraving -- a woman kneels before Moses begging
Posted inColumns, Jewish Life, Torah

Into the wilderness: when plans go awry

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan May 25, 2017
a painting shows a long stream of people marching out from Jerusalem
Posted inColumns, Jewish Life, Torah

Finding comfort in blessings and curses

by Rabbi Rebecca Gutterman May 18, 2017May 17, 2017
old engraving shows Moses pointing at a man while others hold up rocks
Posted inColumns, Jewish Life, Torah

How this week’s Torah portion speaks to domestic violence

by Rabbi Sara Mason-Barkin May 11, 2017

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