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On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - T’tzaveh: Protecting Our Planet and Other Sacred Spaces
In the opening of parashat T’tzaveh, the eternal light reminds us that as we construct our places of worship, we must honor our role as stewards of the earth, and offer a hospitality that allows all of us to participate with dignity. What makes our prayer spaces sacred?
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - Ki Tisa: Are You My Idol?
If you think about idolatry in the Torah, you might think about Parashat Ki Tisa, where in their restlessness, the Israelites built a golden calf.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah - Vayak’heil-P’kudei: What Makes a Space Sacred?
In Parashat Vayak’heil-P’kudei, the Israelites build the tabernacle in the middle of the desert, and because it is built from their heart, with their hands, the presence of God comes to dwell in that space.
Episode 3: Unplugged with Alan Goodis – Featuring Shira Kline
Enjoy live acoustic performances, interviews, and conversation about songwriting, song leading, and music making hosted by well-known musician Alan Goodis. The podcast is perfect for music lovers, camp song leaders, cantors, teens, and musi
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah -- Vayikra: The Laws of Leviticus, Choice, and A.J. Jacobs, the Gratitude Expert
This parashah introduces many laws and rituals that might seem irrelevant to our modern lives, but what do these laws teach us? How do we bring them into our lives? A.J.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah -- Vayechi: 8 Lessons for Today's World in the Book of Genesis
Parashat Vayechi is the last portion in the book of Genesis, so Rabbi Rick Jacobs takes this opportunity to discuss some of the larger themes from this first book of the Torah that resonate with us today: the defining story of “audacious hospitality”; the challenges of engaging the next
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah -- Vayigash: Jewish-Catholic Relations: On Reconnecting
In Parashat Vayigash, Joseph, now a high-ranking Egyptian leader, finally reunites with the brothers who sold him into slavery. The moment where Joseph reveals himself has been a dramatic analog in the history of Jewish/Catholic relations.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah -- Mikeitz: Where is God Today?
Parashat Mikeitz is the second parashah in the Joseph cycle, which is remarkable for many reasons—one of which being it’s biggest missing character: God.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah -- Vayeishev: Losing and Finding Connection
In Parashat Vayeishev, Joseph is asked by his father to go check on the “shalom”—the peace, or wholeness—of his brothers. Those familiar with Joseph’s story know that he had differences with his brothers even though they had the familial connection.
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah -- Vayishlach: Knowing When to Wrestle and When to Hug
In Parashat Vayishlach, Jacob has a transformative night encounter where he wrestles somebody—but who? Is it a guardian angel, an actual adversary, his conscience, or something else?