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Having a grown-up relationship with G-d

Published March 1, 2017

Social, legal truths are found in the stones

Published February 22, 2017

The Jewish Song

Published October 13, 2016

All in the family

Published August 31, 2016

Seder mirrors breakup, redemption of family

Published April 28, 2016

Parashat Masei: Being here now

Published July 24, 2014

Building God’s dwelling place

Published February 26, 2014

The stranger within your gates: Q&A on recent LGBT/Orthodox program

Published May 1, 2013

The mystery of the ‘Strange Fire’

Published April 3, 2013

What it takes to be a Jewish leader

Published January 9, 2013

What to make of Torah’s telling and retelling same story?

Published November 7, 2012

Shelach: Running from reality

Published June 13, 2012

D’var Torah: Torah portion pays tribute to Sarah

Published November 16, 2011

What is the seder?

Published April 21, 2011

Reconciling sacrifice with modern-day, Western values

Published March 16, 2011

Shabbat provides a reminder of the ‘why’ behind religious observances

Published March 2, 2011

For crying out loud: Meaning behind the sounds of the shofar

Published September 18, 2009

LOCAL COMMENTARY BIRCHAT HACHAMA Blessing of the sun

Published April 2, 2009

Bringing light to the world

Published March 5, 2009

Torah stresses importance of land of Israel

Published January 22, 2009

Local rabbi finds inspiration in solidarity mission to Israel

Published January 22, 2009

Listening is key component while cultivating tishuvah

Published September 18, 2008

What has not been said about the Agriprocessors debate

Published September 4, 2008

Judaism offers balance between individual, community needs

Published July 30, 2008

Peace, not war, is the path Moses pursued with the Amorites

Published July 1, 2008

Torah teaches we must keep eyes on the prize

Published May 21, 2008

Jews must stay united, strong

Published September 5, 2007

Torah’s call for counting of nation reinforces spiritual unity

Published May 16, 2007

Torah’s call for counting of nation reinforces spiritual unity

Published May 16, 2007

The meaning of the golden calf

Published March 7, 2007

The power of puns and signs

Published September 19, 2006

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