Parasha

Even now, our hearts beat together with those of the heroes and freed hostages, who for two years suffered in the tunnels of darkness and the shadow of death.

Just as Noah emerged from the ark to rebuild civilization, Israel emerges from centuries of dispersion to rebuild its land and infuse it with holiness.

Miracles should serve as wells of faith for the future. Before we begin our daily prayers, we recall past miracles and past redemptions.

Perhaps my favorite part of the Parsha Slam is knowing that beyond the event itself, women who never saw themselves as Torah teachers or public speakers take the mic and share.

The images of young men starved and tortured in propaganda videos released by their evil Hamas captors seared the conscience of our people.

A person who lives wrongly not only harms himself but also those around him.

As we celebrate Sukkot this year, amid the shadows of Oct. 7, let us draw strength from the songs of Moses and David.

Between heaven and Earth lies a sheltering presence, a glimpse of eternity, and the promise of unity beneath the wings of the divine.

If Israel raises its voice with confidence and persistence, its light will break through, its righteousness will be seen by the nations, and its glory acknowledged even by kings.

We, the Jewish people, will find the courage to move beyond engagement, to build our home with God in Jerusalem, and to begin a new chapter in our ancient story.