Economics in Genesis / Bereisheet. You may know that Genesis tells two distinct creation stories. But did you know that…
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Was the Golden Calf Black Magic?
The Golden Calf. How exactly did Aaron make it? Our medieval commentators liked precision. This is their kind of question.…
Help Your Enemy's Donkey
It’s a good time to talk about donkeys. By the rhythm of the Jewish calendar. And also by the discordance…
Threshold Moments
Threshold moments. How does the Torah describe them? What do they call us to do? When do they appear? Threshold…
Miriam: A Well of Strength
Miriam’s well. Maybe you know the legend. Wherever Miriam, the sister of Moses goes, a miraculous well appears. This story…
Divine Eagle in War & Peace
Psalm 91. So beautiful. It reaches into your most vulnerable places. It offers you comfort. And then, subtly, it turns…
Torah Loves Crows and Ravens
If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you probably have a strong opinion about crows and ravens. They’re either great…
What is Midrash?
What is midrash? Simply, it means “interpretation.” But it’s not just any old interpretation. Specifically, midrash is Biblical interpretation in…