God
Parashat Korah: Misreading intentions
Korah's rebellion shows how mistrust and competing narratives destroy dialogue, as reflected today in Israel’s haredi draft divide.
Parashat Korah: The story of the almond – and of diligence
What the ma'apilim teach us about faith and judgment
Joshua's spies chose faith over fear - can Israel do the same?
Parashat Vayishlach: Prayer – A connection with the creator
True prayer begins with gratitude, which reflects trust and acknowledgment of God’s greatness. Then, it elaborates on every concern and worry.
Why God Loves The Blues
Kabbalah of Information, the structure of Creation, Soul and Blues.
God chose Donald Trump to win the election and change the world - opinion
God voted not only for Trump but for all these presidents, Democrat and Republican alike. God – along with us – chose them and placed them in a position to impact the world.
Human morals vs the will of God: When prophecy and morality clash - opinion
We stand today, like Abraham, atop the mountain, facing the delicate challenge of reconciling morality and prophecy.
Parashat Noah: Perhaps they will repent
No matter how deep the sin or how severe the corruption, if a person repents and resolves to become better, God will welcome him or her back.
Talking about God and Israel on Italian prime time TV - opinion
I don’t remember much of what I said; all I know is that at a certain point, I managed to squeeze in God, our land, the Torah, and the word “forever.”
We are the best generation of Jews ever and we chose to forgive God out of love - opinion
The people of Israel have clearly demonstrated this year that we are the greatest generation of Jews EVER. This year, we forgive God because we too love Him too much to end this story.
Simchat Torah: Grasping the divine strands of joy
It’s strained, if not seemingly impossible, to embody joy right now. The divine strands of joy around us are so dim as to be nearly invisible.
Faulty shelters, resilient beauty: Sukkot and safety during wartime - opinion
As we push forward toward even more advanced, hermetically-sealing laser technology, we pray that God continues to guide us and protect us from the demonic forces that darken our skies.
Why sukkahs are made of waste, and what it teaches us about God – opinion
The commandment to build a sukkah using waste has a surprising dual meaning: It encourages us to seek more balance in our relationships.