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Parashat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim At the center of the Book of Leviticus we find this week’s parashah, Kedoshim, which begins with a command for the people to be holy: “You Shall…

Parashat Tazria-Metzora Several months ago, I embarked on the harrowing journey to find a new primary care provider. With some incredible luck I found a doctor accepting new patients and…

Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut The transition and observance between Yom HaZikaron (Remembrance of Fallen Soldiers) and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Independence Day) is always filled with deep seated emotions and the…

Parashat Tzav “Command” As we dive into Parashat Tzav, we’re reminded of something crucial: the importance of intention in our actions, especially when it comes to serving others and fulfilling…

Pesach For me, the Pesach Seder used to feel like a thing that happened. With the craziness in the run up of the Pesach shopping, cleaning the house, changing over…

Parashat Vayikra “And God Called” There is a story about 4 people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody. There was an important job to be done, and Everybody was asked…

Parashat Shemini “Eighth” Why are some animals kosher and others forbidden to consume? This is a question that has befuddled Jews for millennia. This week’s Torah portion includes a long…

Yom HaShoah Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, is often shortened and rarelyreferred to by the day’s full name—Yom HaShoah Ve-HaGevurah, Day of theRemembrance of Holocaust and Heroism, which captures its…

Tzom Tammuz The 17th day of the Hebrew month of Tammuz is one of Judaism’s “minor fasts,” in which the fasting is only from sunrise to sunset, rather than a full 24…