What happens when you let hatred guide your actions? Nothing good. In this week’s portion, Moses learns that firsthand. This week the American people saw, once again, what happens when a group is led by hatred.
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Out With the Old and in With the New
As this crazy and unpredictable year comes to a close, it’s important to take some time to relax and connect with others.
Tis the Season to Watch Movies
Is your December 25th tradition watching a movie and ordering Chinese food? Need some inspiration? We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite Christmas, non-Christmas and newly released movies just for you. Watch a movie from the comfort of your own home, and order some food from a local business this December 25th!
The Miracle of Chanukah on the Silver Screen: Our Favorite Chanukah Specials
This week we wanted to highlight our favorite Chanukah TV specials and movies!
It’s Lit – A Hanukkah Playlist to Get You Through 2020
2020 has been less than optimal, but Hanukkah is still here! To help put you in the holiday mood and lift your spirits, we’ve compiled some of our favorite Hanukkah songs!
The Journey to Forgiveness
Sometimes forgiveness doesn’t happen instantly, and that’s okay. This week’s Torah portion has an example of forgiveness 20 years in the making.
Passing the Torch
This week we read Toldot, which tells the story of two siblings at odds with one another. A prominent scholar who referred to Jacob and Esau in his writings often was Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. In this post we refer you to his d’var Torah about Toldot and speak a little about his impact on Jewish learning. Just as Isaac passed the torch of the covenant to Jacob, Rabbi Sacks’ impact has passed the torch of Jewish learning to us.
Lead with Kindness
What a week we’ve had in the United States. Emotions ran high, fingernails were bitten low, and we practiced a whole lot of patience. It’s not over, but this week’s portion, Chayei Sarah, relates well to our next steps and what it really means to be an American.
Consent is Sexy
Parshat Vayera is full of wild stories. This week we focus on Lot and his daughters and the concept of consent. This topic may be tough for some as we talk about some more mature topics that some might find triggering and are not suitable for younger readers. Please make sure you are in a good mental space before you read.
Looking for Truthfulness
We are taught from a young age that lying is bad. But, is it? Are there times when it’s okay to lie? Let’s talk about it!