This week’s commentary is dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai...

With a subject like abortion, where people are easily controlled by their passions, it becomes easy to base our opinions on what we “feel”..

For those who still live in a world of pink unicorns and think that there is no longer mainstream hate and anti-Semitism, I suggest that....

Often called “the holiness code”, this week’s Torah reading is, in some ways, the very essence of Judaism.

A criminal is wrongfully killed, and “peaceful demonstrations,” which are actually violent riots, break out nationwide.

And Aaron shall place lots upon the two he goats: one lot “For the Lord,” and the other lot, “For Azazel.” –Lev. 16:8

Joy is a Jewish theological imperative, and as we conclude the Passover holiday and count the days until Shavuot, it is so, so important...

As we prepare for the Passover Seder, it is easy to learn so many hidden secrets and Kabbalistic understandings that we lose track of....

The Shabbat immediately preceding Passover is called “Shabbat HaGadol”, “the big Sabbath”.

“Life and Death are in the Hands of the Tongue” (Proverbs 18:21)

I once heard an eager student ask Rabbi Ronnie Serr how he should go about becoming more observant.

On the eve of March 16, Jews around the world begin the celebration of Purim....

All the Festivals will be annulled in future time except for Purim” Midrash Mishlei 9:2

This week’s Torah reading are the first chapters of the Book of Leviticus…

In this final reading in the Book of Exodus, there are two important biblical concepts that are as important today as they were over 3000...

“Do not regard anyone with contempt, and do not reject anything, for there is no man who does not have his hour and nothing which does...

To truly lead, one must serve. This concept is an accepted foundation of all good leaders, be they political, business, or religious.

Idolatry. Sexual immorality. Murder. The description of the events of the Golden Calf in this week’s portion sound like the outline for...

The Urim and Thummim are something that is rarely discussed in the Reform Jewish world, although they have great importance both...

The first two lines of this Torah reading teach a valuable lesson we all need to remember in personal relationships: how to give a gift.