“Nefesh” and Spiritual Materialism
When we talk about the word “soul,” we usually think about something immaterial, ethereal, and divine. But that framing is … Continue Reading
“Weekly D’Var”
Building Sacred Community – Parashat Vayakhel Pekudai
Building the Mishkan as an example of building community
Skill, Wisdom, and Heart
How do we gain in skill? For that matter, what is a skill? Many assume that it is an ability … Continue Reading
Wandering – Parashat Mishpatim – A Yom Limmud with Rabbi Irwin Kula
Rabbi Irwin Kula will be part of a Yom Limmud (Day of learning) in Houston this coming Shabbat, at Congregation Beth Israel in Houston. More information and registration can be found by clicking on this link: https://www.houstonjewish.org/yomlimmud/
Who Cares About Jethro’s Faith?
Exodus 18 begins with a verse that for years has stopped me in my tracks: “Jethro, priest of Midian, Moses’ … Continue Reading
Being a Chief Listener
In my first job out of rabbinical school, I served as an assistant rabbi of a congregation of over 1000 … Continue Reading