Torah Portion

Torah commentary provided weekly by the Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia.

Reconsidering the Idea of an Eye for an Eye

"An Eye for an Eye will only make the whole world blind.”

Dispatches From the Field: My Encounter With Moshe and Yitro

I recently had the good fortune to sit down with the esteemed and beloved Moshe ...

What Are the Real Miracles

When asked about the miracles that take place in the Torah ...

The Journey Continues

Early in Parshat Bo, Moses and Pharaoh negotiate a departure ...

Googling God

Even before we met, it would be relatively easy to find out who you are.

Removing Barriers

When God calls Moses into leadership at the burning bush ...

Blessing Dinah: A #MeToo Midrash

In parshat Vayechi, Jacob gathers his 12 sons ...

The Gift of Tears

“Somebody’s going to end up crying!”

Endings Are New Beginnings

Endings are more than conclusions; endings are also beginnings.

Publicizing the Miracle and the Challenge of Chanukah

Ironically, one of the persistent questions about how to observe Chanukah ...