Rabbi Menachem CreditorWhen Faith Grows (Pinchas)Many think that change is the opposite of tradition, but actually, the beauty of Judaism, the beauty of Torah itself, is that change is…5h ago5h ago
Rabbi Menachem CreditorShiva Assar BeTammuz After October 7: Breached Walls and The End of ExileToday is a complicated day. Not only has it been 291 days since October 7th, but today is also Shiva Assar BeTammuz, the 17th day of the…3d ago3d ago
Rabbi Menachem CreditorBalak: Love Beyond the TribeOur parashah begins with Balak, the king of Moab, hiring the non-Israelite prophet Bilaam to curse the Jewish people. Balak recognizes that…Jul 17Jul 17
Rabbi Menachem CreditorChukat: Leadership, Legacy, and the Power of Self-ReflectionParashat Chukat can be seen through many lenses, including as a leadership bridge from one generation to the next. Chukat includes the…Jul 12Jul 12
Rabbi Menachem CreditorIndependence Day: Relearning the Purpose of Freedom (Korach)Today is many things, including in America, the 4th of July. Let’s ground this reflection on America’s Independence Day in Torah and delve…Jul 4Jul 4
Rabbi Menachem CreditorEchoes of Dissent: The Unheard Voices of Korach’s SonsMost studies of Parashat Korach typically omit his children, Assir, Elkanah, and Abiasaph (Ex. 6:24). But their story offers valuable…Jul 2Jul 2
Rabbi Menachem CreditorCourage and PrideToday marks a momentous occasion. Fifty-five years ago today, the Stonewall riots ignited the LGBTQ+ liberation movement in the United…Jun 28Jun 28
Rabbi Menachem CreditorPride Month: A Jewish CelebrationAs we celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month, we reflect upon the tapestry of identities and expressions that make our community vibrant and whole…Jun 25Jun 25
Rabbi Menachem CreditorShavuot: The Torah of Tenacious LoveShavuot, friends, is a holiday with many different meanings, and it’s important to recognize that Jewish tradition continues to gain…Jun 11Jun 11