Torah Commentary

How Can I Help?

The Magic Number for Change Rabbi Tori Greene jemerman October 1, 2026 October 31, 2026 When does pushback become a movement?

An Ancient Rom-Com?

The Joy of Being a Beginner Rabbi Liz P.G.

The Farmer and the Seed Rabbi Liz P.G.

What Survives Life's Floods?

Creating the Container for the Cosmos Rabbi Tori Greene jemerman September 10, 2026 October 10, 2026 What lessons can we learn from the order of Creation?

What are We Helping Create?

Counting Everyone Rabbi Liz P.G.

The Stories That Define Us Rabbi Arielle Stein jemerman August 24, 2026 September 19, 2026 What stories help us become who we’re meant to be?

The Torah Scroll of Your Life Rabbi Arielle Stein jemerman August 24, 2026 September 5, 2026 How do you hope your story will be told by future generations?

The Physical Side of Jewish Ritual Rabbi Arielle Stein jemerman August 13, 2026 September 5, 2026 How Jewish ritual calls us to remember our holistic nature.

Who is the God We Choose?

Marking Endings and Beginnings Rabbi Arielle Stein jemerman August 7, 2026 August 22, 2026 Learn about the importance of closure in Judaism, and how Jewish rituals that mark the end of one chapter in our lives simultaneously welcome the beginning of the n…

The Texts That Guide Us Rabbi Arielle Stein jemerman July 20, 2026 August 15, 2026 How re-reading certain books and rewatching certain shows can give us new insights about ourselves.

Micro-Sabbatical Moments Rabbi Arielle Stein jemerman July 13, 2026 August 8, 2026 Discover how you can imbue small, everyday moments with intentionality.

What’s in My Bag: Eikev Edition Rabbi Arielle Stein jemerman July 6, 2026 August 1, 2026 Learn about the Seven Species of Israel and their combined symbolism.

The Eternal W.I.P.

What Repetition Can Teach Us Rabbi Arielle Stein jemerman June 29, 2026 July 18, 2026 Revisiting our experiences can deepen meaning and prepare us for what comes next.

Radical Justice?

Paradox and Faith: The Art of Holiness Rabbi Elyse Frishman jemerman May 18, 2026 June 27, 2026 Our double parashah, Chukat/Balak, begins with another paradox: the ritual of burning a red heifer then mixing its ashes with water to purify the Israelites.

How Not to Have a Conversation Rabbi Joseph A.

Justice and Mercy are Jewish Love Rabbi Vered L.

The Evolving Role of the Tallit Rabbi Lisa Grushcow jemerman April 22, 2026 June 13, 2026 The tallit, once rarely (if ever) worn by Reform Jews has risen in popularity in recent years.

A Bag of Bones, Beauty, and Blessing Rabbi Elyse Frishman jemerman April 22, 2026 May 23, 2026 What does holiness mean, and what impact does individual holiness have on the community?

Is Time Ours or is it God’s?

Aiming Higher for a Life of Human Holiness Rabbi David A.

It’s Important to See The Whole Person, Not Just The Illness Cantor David Berger jemerman March 16, 2026 April 18, 2026 Parashat Tazria-M'tzora teaches us about our physicality: the skin, hair, fluids, and organs that make up our bodies.

Making Jewish Rituals Habit Rabbi Allie Fischman jemerman February 23, 2026 March 14, 2026 Vayak'heil-P'kudei shows us how rituals create shared identity and intentionality brings both into the present.

Commandments and Commander: How Do We Hear and Respond?