United in Difference
In this week’s Torah portion, Parshat Pikudei (Exodus 38:21 – 40:38), we read of different tribes as key identifiers for Betzalel, the leading builder of the Tabernacle, as … Continue Reading
Weekly Parsha
The “Wisdom of the Heart” Can Overcome “AI Gibberish”
Can artificial intelligence be artistically creative? While we might want to celebrate our human uniqueness and say, “Of course not!” … Continue Reading
Travel Light
A Commentary on Parashat Beshallach, excerpted from Rabbi Elan Babchuck and Rev. Kathleen McShane’s new book: Picking Up the Pieces: … Continue Reading
Helping Life Win Over Death
This week’s parashah brings us into a new phase of the Jewish people. We completed the book of Genesis, the … Continue Reading
Secular and Sacred
At Havdalah services, marking the end of Shabbat and distinguishing it one final time from the rest of the week, … Continue Reading