Reflect, Remember & Retell Parashat Vayikra | Leviticus 1:1–5:26 This week we begin the Book of Leviticus with a single word: “Vayikra”—And [God] called to Moses… (Leviticus 1:1) This quiet call marks a turning point. After the thunder and fire of Mount Sinai, God now speaks in a softer voice—intimate, direct, and deeply personal. As I […]
Journaling
Finding Hope in Uncertain Times
Parashat Pekudei – Exodus 38:21–40:38Rosh Chodesh Nisan | Concluding Sefer Shemot As we reach the end of the Book of Exodus, we encounter a moment of sacred stillness: “Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the Glory of God filled the Tabernacle.”— Exodus 40:34 This verse, which I chose to illustrate for Parashat Pekudei, […]
Holy Space, Holy Time
An exploration of Parashat Vayakhel, and using our gifts to help build sacred spaces for community.
For Such a Time as This:
A Transformational Journey Purim and Parashat Ki Tisa: Two Stories of Transformation This week, we find ourselves between two powerful narratives—one from the Torah and one from Jewish history—that teach us about resilience, renewal, and stepping into our purpose. Meeting This Moment with Compassion Whether we see ourselves in the Israelites who made a mistake and needed […]
Invitation to Dwell
As I read the Torah portion each week, I look for something that inspires me to illuminate God’s word. In Parashat Tetzaveh, I was drawn to a verse nestled between the lengthy description of the holy garments worn by the priests and the detailed instructions for making the altar: I love this verse because it reminds me that God is […]
Holding Our Collective Heartbreak
The core Jewish value of Tikkun Olam — Repair of the World— is ingrained in the fiber of our beings. We recognize that our world is a broken place– and are called to do what we can to heal the brokenness in ourselves and in the world. And during this incredibly challenging time in our […]