image of geologic layers representing four levels of Torah interpretation, with text that says "drilling through the pshat, remez, derash, gematriot and sod to gain deep meaning of a Torah verse is hard work. Using literal interpretation to justify division and judgement rather than to love cheapens Torah and does harm to humanity."

Nasso: On PaRDeS and Speaking Out Against Judgmental Literalism

Part of an ongoing series that explores Torah through an ethic…
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Bamidbar: The Wander Years and Traveling Together

Introduction to Sefer Bamidbar: The Wander Years by Rabbi…

Amidah Offering: Ancestors

The first blessing of the Amidah names God as "God of" Abraham,…

Prayerbooks in Your Onion Baskets – from Life Lessons from Recently Dead Rabbis

  This is an excerpt from R. Mark Asher Goodman's Life…
Four people of different ages and backgrounds in box squares each holding signs saying "I pursue justice because", with their answers handwritten on the signs.

Behar-Bechukotai: On humility, complacency, racial justice and equity, and the work that we cannot desist from

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Emor: Extending Family

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As Yourself: Acharei Mot-Kedoshim

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Being Seen: Tazria / Metzorah 5783

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Creating “The Colors of Earthlight” Reflection & Resources for Earth Day 2023

I open with gratitude: I’m fortunate to serve as a volunteer…

Paying Attention Behind the Curtain: Shemini

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