You Shall Have Joy
The Power in a Point of View
“God sent You”
Everything We Do Matters
Creation had gone awry.
The world had become corrupt.
Greed, contempt, and a complete disregard of others
Had become the mode of being.
But Noah found favor in God's sign,
And he was chosen to build a teva, an ark…
Seeking Knowledge
It’s true, I have a thing for trees. I love the way they look and smell, the different heights, the fruits, the nuts, the flowers, the bark, the roots, the leaves; I love it all.
Creating a Meaningful World
There are many different ways to understand the majestic account of the Creation described in the beginning of the Torah.
The Farmer and the Cowman Should Be Friends
Parashat B’reishit constitutes an embarrassment of riches for any biblical interpreter.
The Creative Power of Words
"Sticks and stones," the nursery rhyme says, "may break my bones, but words will never hurt me." The intent of this pithy statement is probably to help children solve disputes with words rather than physical violence. Its message does, however, raise serious doubts. Words can and do hurt us.
Discovering Your Real Name
Our tradition teaches that each of us has three names: the one we are given at birth, the one we are called, and our real name. The task of each person, according to the tradition, is to discover our real name.