Struggling with Holiness and Power (Shemot)At any moment now, please God, may the final signing of a deal to release our cherished ones be upon us. I keep refreshing my screen…3d ago3d ago
Bring Them Home NOW: Shemot’s Wisdom for TodayBring Them Home NOW: Shemot’s Wisdom for Today Rabbi Menachem Creditor4d ago4d ago
The Power of Memory and the Choice to Remember (Shemot)This week, as we open the Book of Shemot, we are met with a haunting and perplexing line: “A new king arose over Egypt who did not know…5d ago5d ago
The Courage to Revisit: Finding Gratitude in the Depths (Vayechi)It’s hard to fully express the weight of this moment, the convergence of heartbreak and resilience. As we witness the devastation in…Jan 10Jan 10
When Love Wins (Vayechi)The final Torah portion in the Book of Genesis, Parashat Vayechi, brings us to a powerful close in the narrative of our ancestors. This is…Jan 7Jan 7
Vayigash: The Holiness of the Whole TruthParashat Vayigash holds a mirror up to the messy, painful, and profoundly human complexities of family and identity. At its heart is…Jan 3Jan 3
The Power of Vulnerability and the Cry for Connection (Vayigash)This week’s Torah portion, VaYigash, centers on one of the most emotionally charged moments in the Torah: Joseph’s reunion with his…Dec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2024
Choosing Joy: A Hanukkah Reflection on Might and LoveAmidst the weight of war and uncertainty, choosing joy becomes an act of defiance, a lifeline tethering us to hope and the possibility of…Dec 27, 2024Dec 27, 2024
Here I Am: The Light and Legacy of ChanukahChanukah, a holiday of light and resilience, is upon us. As we step into this season, let us reflect on the rich tapestry of Chanukah’s…Dec 26, 2024Dec 26, 2024
Finding Kindness (Miketz/Channukah)Joseph, beloved by his father and resented by his brothers, is cast into the abyss of human cruelty. A dreamer and messenger of God’s…Dec 24, 2024Dec 24, 2024
