The Complex Relationship of Moses and God
When we meet Moses again at the beginning of Parashat Va-eira, there is a question about whether this portion is a continuation of last week’s episode or a new conversation.
Rabbi Reuven Greenvald
Understanding the Exodus as a Spiritual Journey
These concepts have played—and continue to play—their part in history, but they are based on readings of the text that, I believe, do not ring true today.
Why Did You Deceive Me, Distant Lights?
Visiting Kuchinate, I experienced overwhelming kindness from the women, Sudanese and Eritrean asylum seekers who had escaped horrible torture and persecution in Africa.
Sharing the Human Experience of Holocaust Remembrance Day
To make the ceremonies and reflections of Holocaust Remembrance Day meaningful, there must be ways it informs our decisions as Jews and as human beings all year long.
Why Firsthand Encounters With Palestinians Are so Important
Today, young people tell us their camps, youth movements, and schools buried the story of Israel and the West Bank. What should education on this topic look like?
