Happy Hannukah, Channuka, or any way that you would like to spell it! As children we often think this is an important holiday for gift....

“In this world, there are a few things that are unquestionably true; and often these “truths” are at the root of theologies.

This week’s Torah portion of Vayishlach (Gen. 32:4-36:43) contains the famous scene in which our ancestor Jacob wrestles with an angel.....

This week’s Torah reading begins with the dramatic image of Jacob, having just departed for Haran, having one of the most famous dreams....

It’s a great thing for people to be passionate about their beliefs, and as Jews we are taught repeatedly of the importance of expressing....

Toldot, the Torah reading this week is about the life of Isaac, the Patriarch who is typically talked about least, yet who is considered....

“Sarah’s lifetime was one hundred years, twenty years, and seven years; the years of Sarah’s life. Sarah died” (Genesis 23:1)

This week’s Torah portion of Vayera (Gen. 18:1-22:24) has one of the most important teachings found in Judaism, or any authentic faith...

This week’s reading of Parsha Lech L’cha (Gen. 12:1-17:27) relates the beginning of God’s dialogue with Avraham (whose name is still Avram..

The seasons rotate, day and night follow each other, and the Torah ends and begins again with a new reading of what we study each year.

We all know that Sukkot, which began last Monday night is such an important holiday on so many levels. But many Jews (including Rabbis)...

Someone once said, “Being Jewish is about being in love with Sukkot”. This is a truer statement than most 21st century Jews recognize as...

This commentary is written in memory of those who died twenty years ago on 9/11/2001, and in faith for a time of peace for us and those....

“You stand this day, all of you, before the LORD your God—your tribal heads, your elders and your officials, all the men of Israel, your ...

This week’s Torah portion of Ki Tavo (Deut. 26:1-29:8) teaches us how we are to enter the Promised Land, what to do, what we need to .....

As a rabbi, the question I am asked the most by my Christian friends, pastors, and at the churches where I have spoken is ironically not....

Every Shavuot, we read from Tikkun Leil Shavuot, a holy text that includes among other readings the first and last lines of every Torah....

Have you ever wondered how it can be true that “two Jews equals three opinions, four rabbis, and five synagogues”?

History always has a sad way of repeating itself, and it is frightening that the “yellow badge” of persecution is once again finding its ...

On September 6th Jews around the world will begin observing the holiday of Rosh HaShanah and the Ten Days of Awe.