Can We Sin in Our Hearts and Not with Our Hands?
In Exodus 20 and Deuteronomy 5, the Ten Commandments appear in their most recognizable form. Among the differences between the two occurrences is that Deuteronomy prohibits both coveting and craving, whereas Exodus mentions only coveting.
Letting God In: The Presence and Absence of God
Feeling the presence of God, in my experience, is a hit or miss deal. It takes work and discipline, but who wants to hear that?
A New Year, a New Opportunity for Jewish Learning
Rosh HaShanah, the Jewish new year, is a wonderful time to assess the past year and consider what we hope to achieve, spiritually speaking and otherwise, in the year to come.
Sukkah of Peace
Vayeitzei for Tots: Tikkun Olam in the Everyday Lives of Our Families
A guide to help adults learn how to engage young children in a discussion about this week’s Torah portion.
Vayeira for Tots: Hospitality in the Home
A guide to help adults learn how to engage young children in a discussion about this week’s Torah portion.
Increased LGBT Presence at National Political Conventions
Judaism puts a lot of stake in celebration.
Tol’dot for Tots: Recognizing Your Child’s Strengths
A guide to help adults learn how to engage young children in a discussion about this week’s Torah portion.
Galilee Diary: Uncertainty Principle
The details of the lunar cycle have been understood for thousands of years.