Category: Torah Portions

THE THREAT TO MONOTHEISM

Two things have profoundly disturbed me these past couple of weeks, both for the same... Read More

FAITH IS CONTINGENT ON DOUBT

The very intriguing aspect of the Purim story, and the principle feature that differentiates it... Read More

KEEPING YOUR EYE ON THE BALL

People do not always follow instructions properly. In fact, one can almost expect instructions not... Read More

DON’T BE DAZZLED BY THE BIG PICTURE

Trying to contemplate the universe in its entirety is impossible. We are able, on a... Read More

DIFFERENT BUT UNITED

This past Sunday night I was very moved, as I attended the West Coast region... Read More

INSPIRATION BEARS REPEATING

Many members of our synagogue flew out to New York this week, braving the Arctic... Read More

WHETHER IT MAKES SENSE OR NOT

The proximity of the Torah portion of Mishpatim to the previous Torah portion of Yitro... Read More

PEACE IS NOT ALWAYS A VIRTUE

It was reported this week that Israel’s Defense Minister, Moshe Yaalon, had lambasted US Secretary... Read More