The Priestly Blessing: When G-d Shows His Love
In this week’s Torah portion, we read about the priestly blessing. G-d designates the kohanim (priests) to be blessers of […]
Make Your Desert Bloom
Every year, we read a Torah portion called Bamidbar—in the desert—on the Shabbat before Shavuot. This portion describes the census
Shooting in Washington
I am not distraught, I am angry. I don’t know why this shooting, this mindless taking of life, was the
When the Soul is Bound to G-d
On Friday, May 16, Jews around the world will celebrate Lag Ba’omer. Lag Ba’omer is a joyous day. In Israel,
A Peek into The Super-Conscious
In this week’s Torah portion, we learn about the high priest entering the Holy of Holies on the holiest day
Good People in A Rotten System
The weeks leading up to Passover were incredibly hectic for me, and I didn’t have time to follow the news.
Moving With Astonishing Speed
Insects churn their legs with astonishing speed. Their unique respiratory system delivers oxygen to their limbs efficiently, allowing them to
Find Your Light
The Shabbat before Passover is called Shabbat Hagadol, the great Shabbat. There are several reasons for this moniker, primarily that