…to see it. So Moses has the ability, even a momentary one, to step out of his everyday life, his habit and his path, and to “turn aside to look.”…
…come forth, and the word of God from Jerusalem.” For me, all that I experience when I am in Jerusalem is Torah for the heart and the mind. A profoundly…
…bringing compassion and justice and love and healing into this world. In this Shabbat’s Torah portion, we read about the individual tribes of Israel – each to be counted, each…
…teshuva may come to mind, but this intra- and interpersonal work is possible, and some may say required on a day to day basis. According to the Mishneh Torah (one of the most comprehensive and…
…free will and cursed with the tendency to misuse that free will, who have brought matters to that point. Noah’s capacity for righteousness gives God cause for hope.” (41) God gives…
…support the Temple needs to weather this storm. If you are able to contribute to keep TOS running during this crisis, and you haven’t yet responded to our Emergency Appeal,…
…Hashanah known as Shabbat Nachamu, named for the haftarah (prophetic reading) for this Shabbat, which comes from the book of Isaiah. The first verse reads: “Nachamu, Nachamu Ami…” “Comfort, Comfort My people,…
…Rabbi Hillel, asked to explain all of Torah while standing on one foot, said: “That which is hateful to you, do not unto another: This is the whole Torah. The…
…challah. Remember that the High Holy Days are for all of us, and we look forward to celebrating them together. Shana tova—may it be a good year for you! Shari…