Blood on the Doorposts—Faith, Pride and Hope
The haggadah reminds us that Jewish history is an ongoing cycle of oppression and freedom. “B’khol dor vador—in every generation one must see oneself as
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal
The haggadah reminds us that Jewish history is an ongoing cycle of oppression and freedom. “B’khol dor vador—in every generation one must see oneself as
As we learn about the building of the Tabernacle, we can learn more about how this compares with trans athletes and their teams.
Well, here we are. Another year of reading Torah. Another year where reproductive rights are under threat in America. Of course, things have changed since
There are various ways to look at God’s revelation at Sinai, including as a “coming out.” Read Ariel Dunat’s JTS senior sermon on this.
Parshat Bo is about trusting the process of the journey put in front of you. Learn more in Alicia Rothamel’s Senior Sermon at JTS.
Not only does God cry, but so does Moses in the basket when he’s found by Batya, Pharaoh’s daughter. Why does this moment matter?
We are the inheritors of Moses and Miriam and all the generations of Hebrews and Jews who came before us and every bit of hope they embodied.
As we commemorate MLK Day, how can we support liberation in our communities? How do we continue the work of liberation without miracles?
Every year at Passover, we must see ourselves as If we were there in Egypt and take on what that means for ourselves.
On Passover, we are all Jews-by-Choice when we choose to remember what it is that brings us together for the holiday.
Ilana Sandberg (JTS RS ’24) explores parashat Ki Tisa and speaks on relationships with God and other human beings.
Talia Kaplan (JTS RS ’24) explores parashat Mishpatim and the Torah of disorienting moments, reflecting on her rabbinical school experience.
Amalya Volz (JTS RS ’24) explores Parashat Yitro through the binding of love and loss and the people of Israel’s relationship with God.
We can learn about leadership from Moses, as well as from Charlton Heston speaking, as he plays Moses in the Ten Commandments movie.
This is the bread of affliction: Matzah adorns our Seder plates and nourishes our souls, as well—this food is fulfilling.