As a seven-day holiday that begins on the 14th day of the seventh (Tishrei) month, two weeks into the new year, Sukkot has [...]

Recognizing how Jewish traditions change over time reveals the beauty of our people’s adaptability. The primary observance of Sukkot—the building of a [...]

Repairing the World We have endured a deeply troubling year. Beginning with the horrific incursion into Israel’s heart that struck at the fiber [...]

Reaching Across the Divides It may not surprise you that we clergy spend a great deal of time reflecting on how we [...]

It's (Not) All About the Bike!I’m an avid road biker. (My wife might use other terms...). I try to get out on the [...]

Reproductive Rights and Jewish Tradition Warning: These texts contemplate real-life circumstances and are particularly graphic and may be disturbing to some readers. [...]

Immigration and Jewish Tradition – It’s Not Always What You Think! Just as we discovered in the brief survey of Jewish sources [...]

Judaism and The Environment – It’s Complicated!Though we often hear people asserting that this or that principle is reflective of “Jewish Values” it’s [...]