As Rabbi Jonah Winer explains, “The Jewish relationship to state power has never been one of simple obedience. Our tradition has consistently elevated moral clarity above compliance.

Many years ago, I was teaching a class for parents of B’nei Mitzvah students. In preparation for the blessing that parents would offer their children during their B’nei Mitzvah service, we invited the parents to reflect on what their hopes and dreams for their children were. One mother left the room in tears...

The Sages argue that peace in the home is a fundamental value that is to be upheld by both husbands and wives, supported by the community, and sometimes even God Herself. Sh’lom bayit supersedes other obligations

My mailbox is overflowing this time of year. There are the holiday cards from friends near and far, the packages, mostly addressed to my son, stuffed into the mailbox or left on the doorstep. And the solicitations from charities – so many requests for donations.

“Have you but one blessing, Father? Bless me too, Father!” These might just be the most heartbreaking words in the whole Torah. Isaac, old and blind, is nearing death. He wants to give a special blessing to his favorite son, Esau...

I know it’s just a coincidence, but every year around now, I can’t help but appreciate the timing of our Torah reading cycle with the upcoming holidays. Thanksgiving and Chanukah (or Christmas) are, of course, the occasions when many people make a special effort to be with our extended families.

Pop quiz: what does Vice-President JD Vance have in common with a fictional rabbi? The answer: both Vance and Noah Roklov, the charming rabbi in the TV show “Nobody Wants This,” want their partners to convert to their religions.

This week we lost Rabbi Arthur Waskow, the great rabbi, author, and activist for progressive causes. I wanted to share a little bit about him with you, as well as some of his insights into this week’s Torah portion.

I’m not what you’d call a morning person. I don’t normally jump out of bed in the morning, and especially not on a Monday. But this week was an exception.