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What would you do? The ancient mystics grappled with this too, and their answers often led them to the deepest secrets of the cosmos. Today, we’re diving into one of those secrets ...
Specifically, we’re looking at section 22. It's a short passage, but packed with intrigue. The story begins with Rabbi Ishmael, a prominent figure in Jewish tradition, expressing h...
We've all been there. And it's a question that's echoed through the ages, finding its way into the heart of Jewish thought. The question of a Manhig, a Ruler, is central to Jewish ...
"And establish for us, the work of our hands." That's a powerful line from Psalm 90:17, isn't it? It speaks to the idea that we can, through our actions, influence not only our own...
Central to Judaism is the absolute oneness of God. It’s right there in the Shema, that foundational declaration: “Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one” (Deuteronomy 6:...
Jewish tradition has a name for that feeling: Shekhinah. But what exactly is it? It’s a word we hear often, especially when talking about exile and redemption, but its meaning can ...
Are we, heaven forbid, idolaters, bowing down to wood and parchment? Rabbi Menasheh ben Yisrael, of blessed memory, addressed this very concern in his book, Teshuat Yisrael. He fel...
Isn't it fascinating how often we grapple with the line between respect and worship? Where do we draw that boundary? It's a question that goes right to the heart of Jewish thought....
The story goes that when the seventy-two elders presented it to him, he didn't just nod politely. He rose from his throne, and prostrated himself before it not once, but seven time...
