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…
On the Other Hand: Making Our Community Better for Everyone
This week, we close out the book of Leviticus with Parashat B’chukotai, and learn about the rewards of following the commandments.
On the Other Hand: But, Who's Counting
In this week’s Torah portion, Parashat B'midbar, we're commanded to take a census of the “whole Israelite community.” Rabbi Rick Jacobs reflects on a new study from the Jews of Color Field Building Initiative, on what it means to include the “whole” community, including women and Je
On the Other Hand: How to Be Generous
In Parashat Lech L’cha, Abraham shows what it means to be a Jewish leader of depth, courage, and generosity.