Parshat Metzora
byWhile it is unfortunate that even observant Diaspora Jews can be corrupted by the moral values of their host countries, the greater tragedy is that they are not living up to their full potential in life.
Culture
Babylon County
byOn the banks of the Hudson I wept as I remembered Zion I wept as behind me my sisters spoke of how great it…
Parshat Tazria
byTeaching a bigger Torah would not only succeed in bringing back more disconnected Jews but also in advancing the Hebrew mission of illuminating the world with the light of HaShem’s Truth.
The Old Guard
byA man is buried today. Who is a Jew that the nations love? One that serves their interests, who sits in their court and…
Parshat Shemini
byIsrael is to participate in – and elevate – every sphere of national life in order to reveal the inner connection of all that exists to the Divine Ideal.
The True Freedom of Pesaḥ
byTrue freedom means being able to comply with what our essential inner selves demand of us.
Living Waters
byMaster of the Universe, as the moon you have made us The wax and wane of eternal tides To run your course, seek your…
Decolonizing Kitniyot
byIsrael’s laws and customs possess incredible cosmic significance way beyond the revealed reasons for which they were ostensibly established.
Z’khor Y’mot Olam: Pesaḥ
byAs Jewish historiography features a primordialist view of national identities, Biblical nations such as Mitzrayim are generally seen as representing timeless forces in history.
A Freedom Fighter’s Pesaḥ
byThe Haggadah in every generation is meant to teach Israel how to liberate ourselves and understand the basic value of our people’s freedom.
Downpour in Netanya
byWild tempest and Torrential grey Beat nature unto the shoals Of my soul The stormdance of Gale and gust Ripping at my pages Tears…
Freeing Humanity from Egyptian Bondage
byEven had Egypt’s dominance on the world stage declined later in history due to natural circumstances, the Pharaonic worldview would have continued to dominate the thinking of man.