What the Scientist Taught the Rabbi About Prayer
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz describes a moment that forced him to look at his approach to prayer with fresh eyes.
Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz describes a moment that forced him to look at his approach to prayer with fresh eyes.
How a graduate of a Christian divinity school fell hopelessly in love with Shabbat.
Getting past “When’s lunch?” to a silence that quiets inwardly as much as it does our mouths.
Discussions about Islam have become so politicized, and so focused on extremism. It is time to remind ourselves of the beauty of this incredible religion.
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