Throw Me a Rope
byOne day I was walking and stepped off the path, did something I thought would be only a laugh. It was just as enticing…
Sorry
bySorry. Sorry. Sorry. Every Instagram story says. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. We didn’t do enough. Sorry. Sorry. Sorry. What are you saying sorry for? For…
The Fisher King
byWhen I was younger I wanted to know everything Now that I am older I want to know a few things that are everything…
The Jewish Relationship to Colonialism & Postcolonialism (with Derek Penslar)
byCould students of postcolonial studies benefit from examining the Zionist movement as an example of both settler-colonialism & national liberation?
Who were the Zealots?
byWas the Zealot movement founded in the Galilee following the death of King Herod as Josephus claims? Or was it the continuation of something much older & deeper in Judean society?
Finding Your Source
byWhile the search for meaning is deeply personal, recognizing the interconnectedness of all things fosters a universal perspective that enables unified efforts towards building a better world.
Jewish Tribal & Universal Commitments (with Rav Shmuely Yanklowitz)
byIs there a uniquely Jewish balance one can strike between tribal rootedness & universalism?
Parshiot Matot & Mas’ei: The Aftermath
byThe end of Bamidbar focuses on preparing the children of Israel for life in the promised land.
This is my Land
byYou cannot take it from me, nor can you persuade me to relinquish it. Not through protest, nor through violence; not by starving me…
What our Historic Moment Requires
byThe most pressing challenges of our time demand a deeper embrace of our unique identities & a principled rejection of shallow political thinking.
Parshat Pinḥas: Shimon’s Vulnerability
byDespite its aggressive dedication to the land & people of Israel, the tribe of Shimon can be susceptible to seemingly benign foreign influences.
The State of the Nation 🇮🇱
byAn interview with Rav Ouri Amos Cherki on the Jewish people’s internal national development & on Israel’s relationship with other civilizations.