Moses
Parashat Korah: Misreading intentions
Korah's rebellion shows how mistrust and competing narratives destroy dialogue, as reflected today in Israel’s haredi draft divide.
Joshua's spies chose faith over fear - can Israel do the same?
A different mind, a shared covenant - opinion
Parashat Beha'alotcha: Know your place
Parashat Beha’alotcha: The call of humility
We are all entitled to even the strongest of our beliefs and opinions. And yet, we should never be so sure of what we think that we are not open to a different voice, a different opinion.
The cost of chosenness: Lessons from Moses, Ibn Naghrillah this Passover - opinion
In the silence of those who do not yet know how to ask, in the melodies of our ancestors, and in the courage it takes to carry memory forward.
If Moses freed the Jews today, the UN would condemn him as a war criminal - opinion
The International Criminal Court would issue arrest warrants charging the Israelite leaders with genocide and other versions of the blood libel.
Parashat Pekudei: The beauty of transparency
Nothing in the Torah is superfluous. From every word – and even from each letter – our sages derived halachic rulings or ethical teachings.
From the desert to today: Faith, unity, and the power of purpose
BEYOND THE HEADLINES: A weekly glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news. Parashat Pekudei: Blessing Our Efforts
Scientists suggest natural explanation for Moses' parting of the Red Sea
Computer simulations show that strong winds could have created a land bridge for the Israelites to cross.
Beyond the headlines: A glimpse into the Israel you won’t read about in the news
How a family survived tragedy and gifted a Torah scroll to a community in need following Hamas's October 7 attacks.
From fear to song: Haftarah of Parashat Beshalach mirrors Israel's current state - opinion
As in the Jewish Bible, Israel also now stands at a moment that offers the hope of quiet. With a fragile cessation of hostilities holding for now, we feel just about ready to lift our heads and heart
Parashat Pinhas: How Moses ended his role as leader of the Jewish people
God informs Moses: Your role is over. You have led the people faithfully for the past 40 years, and now, just before the people reach their destination and enter the Land of Israel, must step aside.
How to combat antisemitism and Islamophobia - opinion
There is also a deeper issue: How do Jews and Muslims relate to each other, given the current geopolitical conflagrations?
