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The Root of Change - Rabbi Morris Panitz Feb 12, 2023

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Throughout the Book of Exodus, one Hebrew word- in its many forms- pops up again and again, pointing to the core message of this master story. Life can feel unbearably heavy, but you are never alone. With each other’s help, we can transform an overpowering weight into a way forward.

The Tears of Zion - Rabbi Sharon Brous Feb 05, 2023

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Parashat B'shallah - 02.04.2023

Israel is barreling toward an unrecognizable future. Let us not sleep through the revolution.

The Blessing of Re-Rooting - Rabbi Morris Panitz Jan 29, 2023

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Pharaoh’s Stubbornness, and Our Own - Rabbi Sharon Brous Jan 29, 2023

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Any one of the plagues could have been the one that changed everything. But each time, just as the threat receded, so too did Pharaoh’s will to change. We, too, are addicted to the allure of the status quo. And the shootings and the police killings persist. We must be stubborn in our pursuit of progress. Unyielding. May the memories of those whose lives were taken by violence this week stir us to work toward a more just and loving world.

Lady Justice - RSB in Conversation with Dahlia Lithwick Jan 22, 2023

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Moses, Isaiah, and Martin - Rabbi David Kasher Jan 16, 2023

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Reflections on Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s use of the Hebrew Scriptures.

All We Own We Owe - Rabbi Panitz Jan 09, 2023

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In honor of Abraham Joshua Heschel’s 50th yahrtzeit, we revisit the central claims of his theology, exploring how wonder and a personal relationship with God can reorient our approach to a meaningful life. Wonder reminds us that we are recipients of a gift, summoning us to the ultimate question: what are we to do with this gift?

When God Calls Twice - Rabbi David Kasher Jan 03, 2023

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Making Our Way: Trusting a Path That is Both Short and Long - Rabbinic Intern Hannah Jensen Dec 26, 2022

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Much of the time it feels like we're on a different path than what we hoped for or asked for or dreamed. What can Joseph and Betzalel teach us about the gifts of two very divergent paths? What do we learn from a path that is both short and long?

Making Peace With Anxiety - Rabbi David Kasher Dec 18, 2022

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