Jewish Values

Smiling image of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks wearing a black jacket with a yellow tie

A 2010 Conversation About Love and Hope with Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

Krista Tippett

November 20, 2020

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z”l, served as chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth for 22 years. This interview with him first aired on the podcast OnBeing in 2010.

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Jewish Values

Appreciation Amidst Pandemic: A Prayer of Thanks During COVID-19

Rabbi David Wirtschafter

November 18, 2020

No one ever said that being grateful would be easy; indeed, it can be difficult to be thankful when we have lost so much. Modim anchunu lach, Grateful are we to all those whose have helped us to persevere through this crisis.

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Jewish Values

A Jewish Lesson in How to Practice Gratitude All Year Long

Rabbi Marc Katz

Before we can adequately practice gratitude, we have to first tap into our own sense of humility. We have to learn to make ourselves smaller so we can get a clear look at our blessings.

Tikkun Olam

Teach (and Practice) a New Jewish Value Each Night of Hanukkah

Rabbi Ruth Adar

From this list of eight Jewish values, assign them each one day of Hanukkah and plan appropriate activities for your family. The idea of activities is not simply doing for doing’s sake, but doing for the sake of learning. Be sure to reflect and talk afterward!

Soul-Making: Living in the Peaks, the Valleys, and Everything in Between

Hiker standing at the top of a peak looking out over nature at sunrise

D'Var Torah By: Rabbi Rick Schechter

November 5, 2020

We may want to experience only life's peaks, but there’s another valuable direction in life, too – into the valleys. Our upward movement is balanced by a downward movement, like the angels in Jacob’s dream. We need to embrace both.

Vayeitzei