The Wisdom Daily

Torah Loves a Wise Donkey

July 14, 2022 by Laura Duhan-Kaplan

The Torah reminds us to look to the wise animals.

The Stars in the Past Give Us a Powerful Present

July 14, 2022 by Rabbi Geoff Mitelman

Late Monday night and Tuesday morning, the James Webb Telescope showed its first images after its launch six months ago. And while … Continue Reading

We Read Torah Differently in Israel

June 30, 2022 by Rabbi Joshua Stanton

Take time to stand and see.

Kedoshim

May 5, 2022 by Rabbi Julia Appel

Take time to enjoy the drafting stage.

Pesach 2022

April 13, 2022 by Rabbi Julia Appel

This week, we welcome the holiday of Passover, the holiday of freedom. During the Passover seder, we act out the … Continue Reading

Contagion is Universal

April 14, 2026April 1, 2022 by Rabbi Geoff Mitelman

Looking at how we all need help sometimes

Facing Our Past

February 25, 2022 by Rabbi Geoff Mitelman

In this week’s Torah portion, Vayakheil, the master artisan Bezalel is putting together all the items for Mishkan, the dwelling-place … Continue Reading

And I Did Not Know…

December 20, 2021November 11, 2021 by Rabbi Elan Babchuck

“I GOT ONE!” With the recent announcement by the CDC that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for children ages … Continue Reading

Esau and Zero-Sum Thinking

December 20, 2021November 5, 2021 by Rabbi Geoff Mitelman

The first question most of us ask about elections is, “Who won?” Whether it’s for President or Town Clerk, Senator … Continue Reading

Abraham’s Conflicted Love

December 20, 2021October 27, 2021 by Rabbi Joshua Stanton

We live in an era of punditry. Everyone has an interpretation of events, yet few of us stop to understand … Continue Reading