“Where is the sweet spot between conserving and respecting the past (cycles), and progressing towards a new reality (linearly)?” Parashat…

“We must hear both God and the rock crying out: the punishment is upon us.” In Chukat, after Bnei Yisrael…

“Capable leadership can use authority wisely to contribute to solidarity and equality.” A memorable line from the movie The Incredibles…

“A person who is deeply connected to the land around her is a person who can honor its uniqueness, celebrate…

“Action and prayer work hand-in-hand; we cannot rely solely on God for our well-being, but we can derive meaning and…

“Moving towards equity, inclusion, and diversity by truly seeing others and sharing our bounty with them.” By mandating a 7th…

“To create a society balanced between the curse of civilization and the wildness of being nourished by the Creator.” “When…

“Land is imbued with holiness, which means that like God, it is beyond human measures of usefulness or control” As…

״אין לך פרשה שאין בה תחיית המתים אלא שאין בנו כח לדרוש״  (ספרי האזינו ש״ו) There is no portion in…

“Counting the Omer – like the shemitah cycle – invites us to believe that each day, week and year is…

“Taking a step back to envision a holy, caring society – especially in light of the oppression perpetuated by this…

“What you see as your own private grounds is actually a base from which to serve the world.” It makes…

“Though the Exodus tells the story of one nation’s birth, the legal and religious system to which it gives rise…

Just as the Torah provides an opportunity for recovery regardless of poverty level – different recovery pathways dependent on means…

The parasha for this week is Parashat Tazria, but it also Shabbat Ha’Chodesh, the week of the new moon of…

“When we focus on the purposes of Shmita  we facilitate the flow of spiritual power from earth to heaven and…