On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - Sukkot and the Fragility of Life
Five days after Yom Kippur, we turn our gaze out to the world around us and take notice of the harvest season. Sukkot is a holiday that teaches us to appreciate what we have, while reminding us that life is fragile.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah: Within These Three Walls - Chol HaMo-eid Sukkot
This week is Chol HaMo-eid Sukkot, the six days between the festival of Sukkot and Simchat Torah.
Podcast: The Power of Quiet Moments and Family Traditions
Learn about the techniques, challenges, and rewards of keeping the conversation about God open with our children.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah: On The Road Again - Parashat R'eih
When are the times that you knew you needed to show up and be present?
Podcast: Giving Kids 'Downtime' and Religious School They'll Like
Hear a discussion on the importance of un-scheduling your kids so they can learn for themselves how to construct a meaningful life.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - Haazinu: Between a Rock and Hard Place
Parashat Haazinu includes the word tzur, or rock, eight times. But in this case, tzur isn’t referring to just any rock; it’s referring to God, as the rock of Israel.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - Noach: Electing a Righteous Leader
Almost everybody knows the story of Noach. God tells Noach that there is going to be a flood that will destroy all living things, and it’s up to Noach to build an ark in order to save his family and repopulate the Earth.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah: The Heart Of The Matter - Parashat Eikev
Rabbi Rick Jacob’s reflection on Parashah Eikev, teaches about how imperative it is that as we encounter the natural ups and downs of life, we really try to remove the layers and get to the heart of the matter.