Removing the Veil
Veils are mentioned so rarely in the Torah that their appearance is worth examining. In each instance, something is hidden from one of the characters but revealed to the reader. Chayei Sarah contains the Torah's first mention of a veil, which occurs when Rebekah arrives in the Negev and has her first look at Isaac.
The Rainbow: A Sign of God's Promise
Who among us hasn't looked up at the sky after a rainfall and exclaimed in awe and wonder, "Look—a rainbow!"
Ensuring That A Permanent Home Is Not a Prerequisite to Voting
Double Booked: In Massachusetts, Ballot Question 4 Brings Us Home
Chocolate Outs Jews on Yom Kippur
The Gift of Responsibility
One of the "Gifts" that Thomas Cahill discusses in his best seller The Gifts of the Jews is the notion of journey.
Thoughts on the World Zionist Congress Elections from ARZA
This Election Day, Vote on Question 4
Why Abraham?
In this week's Torah portion, Parashat Lech L'cha, we begin to read the stories of our patriarchs and matriarchs.
Relationships, Responsibility and Renewal
Who are we? Parashat B'reishit pictures our origin as frail, naked earth creatures who are nevertheless bearers of the divine.