February 08, 2018
Between the mundane and the miraculous
Shabbat Shalom, Chaverim— This weeks Torah portion, Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18) begins with a continuation of the commandments that were initiated with the famous ten last week. To review, Mount Sinai is smoking and rumbling, shofar...
December 07, 2017
The spark that glitters under the clutter
Shabbat Shalom Chaverim, This week’s Torah portion, VaYeshev (Genesis 37:1 - 40:23) introduces us to the Torah’s most famous dreamer, Joseph. His dreams portend greatness, disaster, salvation, trouble, and redemption. It is heartening (though a...