Jewish Learning for Every Journey
Jewish Learning for Every Journey
Since October 7, whenever we gather with friends or relatives, conversation inevitably turns to three interconnected topics: politics in the United States, Israel, and antisemitism. My intention for rabbiphil.net […]
Question: I have a Kohen question. My married name is Cohen. I don’t think one can be a Kohen by way of marriage. However, my mother’s maiden name was Cohen. […]
Parshat Devarim Parshat Devarim opens the final book of the Torah with Moshe recounting the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness. Notably, Moshe doesn’t merely retell the story—he interprets it, […]
Question: Are there ways to imbue tradition at an unveiling in the absence of clergy and a minyan? Answer: An unveiling is a ceremony held at the cemetery to […]
In Parashat Masei, the Torah carefully lists the forty-two locations where the Israelites camped during their journey from Egypt to the border of Canaan. At first glance, this list […]
Question: Do you have to reserve the first Aliyah for a Kohen and the second for a Levi, or can anyone be called for any Aliyah? Answer: This is […]
Question: For those of you who say Shema every night before bed, when do you say it? Right when you get into bed and put your head down? Or later […]
On Shavuot, I had the privilege of teaching at my synagogue’s Tikkun Leil Shavuot, the traditional all-night study session. As my ordination ceremony was scheduled for the following week, I […]
Question: I would like to know your thoughts on the use of beef tallow for skin care. This is a current trend and I am sure that the tallow […]
This week’s Torah portion, Balak, stands out in the book of Numbers. While most of the narrative in the Torah focuses on the Israelites’ journey from Egypt to the Jordan […]