What we must bless in a time of hate
We are all weary of having to justify our belonging. We are all tired of defending our grief. By Rabbi Andrew Paley A little over a week ago, a group
A thought for Shabbat. Shabbat Shalom!
The Blessing We Refuse to Let Go Shabbat Parashat Naso – June 6, 2025 / 11 Sivan 5785 by rabbi Andrew Paley I’m not sure if anyone here has ever
When Silence Isn’t Holy Parashat Shemini
Have you ever had one of those moments where something happens and you just… don’t know what to say? I’m not talking about something tragic or earth-shattering (yet). I mean
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As a Driven Leaf Parashat Behar-Bechukotai
In 1939, Rabbi Milton Steinberg wrote an extraordinary work of historical fiction entitled As a Driven Leaf. It tells the story of Elisha ben Abuyah, the Talmudic sage who becomes