Archive for 2019
Belgian Jews Pledge to Maintain Pressure on Antisemitic Aalst Carnival After Organizers Sever Links With UNESCO
An antisemitic float on display at the 2019 Aalst Carnival in Belgium. Photo: courtesy of FJO.be. A leader of the
Upgrade Our Judaism
In the beginning of Parshas Toldos the Torah tells us about Eisav selling his first-born rights to his younger
Choose Goodness and Unity
Happy Sigd to you all! If you haven’t heard of this day, it’s probably because you’re not an Ethiopian Jew.
A Changed World
The Ruse When Rebecca asked her son Jacob to appropriate the first-born blessings that his father Isaac intended for Esau,
Opportunities for Harmony
With Thanksgiving upon us, many of us will gather with family or friends, or aim for some quiet time
All Pronouns Welcome
This week in our Torah portion, Toldot, we return to the saga of Jacob and Esau once again –
Strengths & Weaknesses
This week’s portion starts off with an extremely difficult story to comprehend. The Torah relates that Rivka became pregnant.
A True Win Win
There are many significant components to a Jewish wedding, but what moment is the most important? What is the most
What Are You Living For?
Alexander the Great asked the sages of Israel: “What should a person do so that they should die?” They
A Taste of Infinity
Our Talmudic Sages have taught us a lesson in contrasts. In last week’s Torah portion, Abraham offers his guests