Reflecting on 700 days of war in Gaza during Elul means asking ourselves tough questions - opinion
Elul demands that we not shy away from the difficult questions that cannot be avoided in any war, no matter how justified it may be.
‘Pikuah nefesh’ and Gaza: Israel, stop putting IDF soldiers, Palestinians in danger - opinion
The loss of life in Gaza raises the question – what happens to the value of pikuah nefesh/saving a life during wartime?
Parshat Matot-Masei: Our stops along the way
Prayer can be an oasis along the way. Prayer can also parallel the journeys we take in life.
Parashat Beha’alotcha: The call of humility
We are all entitled to even the strongest of our beliefs and opinions. And yet, we should never be so sure of what we think that we are not open to a different voice, a different opinion.
Shavuot 2025: Why do we group Jewish holidays together?
By adding Purim to the duo of Passover and Shavuot, this trio reminds us that hiddenness is not static. It is dynamic.
Passover 2025: A ‘midrashic’ lesson for these days
In light of this agonizing and ongoing reality, a quote from the midrash can be a challenge to embrace, as it forces us to think and look outward at our enemies in a different light.
Trump USAID shutdown could spark a global humanitarian crisis – opinion
Trump’s move to dismantle USAID could reshape foreign aid, hurt US farmers, and empower rivals like China and Russia.
Parashat Yitro: Hearing the silence, seeing the sound
Comprehension begins within us, including our understanding and encounter with God – the universal web that connects us to everything and everybody.
Parashat Miketz: Joseph, the master of ‘provention’
The Torah reminds us of a slower tempo. That cadence can enhance our ability to act more long term and proactively, as we face so many dilemmas, to be more like Joseph and practice “provention.”
Should Israel accept Jordan's olive branch during the war? - opinion
If there are 57 Arab and Muslim countries willing to live in peace with Israel, Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi's proposal is not something to dismiss out of hand.
