Balaam and Universalism v. Particularism
We’re called to hold both truths: to cherish our unique voice, while remaining open to others.
Weekly Parsha
The Power of Softness
How do you change someone’s mind? When they are hard as rock in their position, do you hit back with … Continue Reading
Confronting Crises of Confidence
Only when we forgive the trespasses — real or imagined — against us can we fully recover control of our story.
Grasshoppers of the Habituated Mind
In my attempt to understand Torah, I often search for an inner, psycho-spiritual, or mythic dimension in Torah.
The Value of Uncertainty
The world is filled with not-knowing, and navigating it is a crucial skill.
Experiencing God’s Revelation through Gardening
With everything that can go wrong, seeing and tasting a plant bear fruit feels like a tiny miracle.
Disagreeing Well Is a Matter of Life or Death
Engaging with those who disagree with us is a major way we learn and grow.
What does it mean that there is one law for everyone?
Equal application of the law does not result in uniformity of judgment because every case is different.
Rebuking in Public Isn’t Great; It’s Worse Online
It’s not so much what we say, but who we’re talking to, how we say it, and the goal of this communication.