We love looking around and seeing how others interpreted the Torah portions. Sometimes it helps spark our own ideas or helps us understand the portion a bit better. This week we wanted to share posts from some of our go-to resources about this week’s portion.
Torah Portions
The Torah Said, “Women’s Rights”
Feminism? In the TORAH?! It’s more likely than you think. This week’s portion we learn about five sisters who made us ask, “Does being sexist go against the Torah?”
Getting Swallowed by the Earth – Who, When & Why?
There are many ways this week’s portion, Korach, relates to the current state of our society. Let’s talk about it!
Being Counted and Making it Count
Being in a period of transition can be scary. Finding yourself and improving yourself is scary. However, while we find ourselves we can do a bit of good too. Read this week’s post on Bemidbar to find out how we can change the world while we change ourselves.
Prayer in the Time of Corona
Schools, businesses, and synagogues may be closed, but some are feeling more connected than ever. Synagogues are changing the way they connect to their worshipers and people are changing their practices. How are you feeling about this new way of life?
When Someone Gets Hurt
Ideally, relationships are loving and supportive. But, sometimes they’re not. What do we do when we find ourselves stuck in a toxic relationship? Keep reading to find out!
One Step at a Time – Shemini 5780
Following rules and checking your work can seem tedious and redundant, but it’s important. Skipping a step can be the difference between life and death. Learn more in this week’s Torah portion…
It Takes a Village…and a Cow?! – Parshat Parah 5780
This week on the Hebrew calendar is Shabbat Parah. It is one of the four special Shabbatot that prepare us for Passover, and comes immediately after Purim. The Torah reading for this Shabbat is special. Similar to last week, which was Shabbat Zachor, we read Parshat Ki Tisa (the story Continue Reading