When the Israelites heard the commandments aloud, the people responded with the promise: All the things that God has commanded we will do, and we will hear.
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When we open our hearts and listen to each other and see the pain in our brothers, sisters and siblings, maybe we can finally free ourselves from the bigotry that infects our entire society ...
On Rosh Hashanah we begin the Jewish year of 5782. This new year will begin in much the same way we started the year 5781, with a lot of uncertainty.
With this word, which means "your brother," the Torah insists on the dignity of the poor.
This story was a landmark in women's rights regarding the inheritance of land from those days up to now. It also offers a compelling lesson for all of us who believe that our destiny is fixed.
Rabbi Sandra Lawson is set to start as Reconstructing Judaism new diversity officer.
It was Hanukkah, and the blue and white candles had burned down to blackened wax. My father was in the other room, flossing his teeth. I sneaked into his closet and reached for the top shelf, for his…