Jewish Learning for Every Journey
Jewish Learning for Every Journey
The Torah introduces Noach with striking praise: אֵלֶּה תּוֹלְדֹת נֹחַ נֹחַ אִישׁ צַדִּיק תָּמִים הָיָה בְּדֹרֹתָיו אֶת־הָאֱלֹהִים הִתְהַלֶּךְ־נֹחַ׃ “These are the generations of Noah: Noah was a righteous man, […]
Parashat Bereshit begins with darkness. The Torah’s opening words describe the earth as tohu va’vohu—formless and void—with darkness covering everything. It is a haunting image of chaos and confusion. […]
This week marks the second anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack on Israel—the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, resulting in over 1,200 deaths and hundreds […]
One of the core spiritual teachings in Parshat Eikev is the intertwining of gratitude and humility, particularly in moments of achievement and abundance. As Moses addresses the Israelites before they […]
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 […]