This week’s Torah portion, Parshat Nasso relates the ancient and problematic practice of Sotah, in which a husband who experiences a “fit of jealousy” and is “wrought up” (Numbers 5:14) that his wife might have been unfaithful to him can engage a ritual practice to discern whether she is innocent of wrongdoing.
Sukkot and a New Ecosystem of Jewish Leadership
A teaching from Sukkot merits our attention. Amid the building of huts and the welcoming of guests, the gathering of … Continue Reading
