A Trauma-Informed Reading of Parshat Devarim: Advice to Activists on Building Resiliency

by Rabbi Francine Roston
In this week's commentary on Devarim, Rabbi Francine Roston reflects on the need to understand and process trauma before moving forward.
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Human Rights In Progress (Slowly)

by Rabbi J. Fred Schwalb
Rabbi J. Fred Schwalb traces the history of women's rights in the Torah and offers a prayer for the continued evolution of our ideas.
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The Sound of Longing

by Rabbi Maya Glasser
Rabbi Maya Glasser points to the importance of recognition, whether with Zelophehad's daughters in Parshat Pinchas, or those in solitary confinement in our own day.
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Opening Our Eyes

by Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein
Rabbi Shira Koch Epstein analyzes Balaam's blindness and points to our own blind spots in this drash on Parshat Balak.
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How We Deal With Our Anger

by Rabbi Matthew D. Gewirtz
For Parshat Chukat, Rabbi Matthew D. Gewirtz offers us a more useful way to channel our anger.
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Argue for the Sake of Holiness

by Rabbi Sharyn Henry
Rabbi Sharyn Henry reflects on what it means to argue for the sake of heaven in Parshat Korach.
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Torah from T’ruah for Tisha B’Av

by Rabbis Edward C. Bernstein, Ruhi Sophia Motzkin Rubenstein, Lizz Goldstein, Lev Meirowitz Nelson and Denise Handlarski.
Divrei Torah for Tisha B'Av by Rabbis Edward C. Bernstein, Ruhi Sophia Motzkin Rubenstein, Lizz Goldstein, Lev Meirowitz Nelson and Denise Handlarski.
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What Holds Us Back?

by Rabbi Josh Whinston
Rabbi Josh Whinston calls for moral scouts in our own times.
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The Torah of Criticism

by Rabbi Micah Liben
Rabbi Micah Liben calls us to resist complacency and to remain vigilant when our rights are in danger.
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“What’s Love Got To Do With It?”

by Rabbi Dr. Jenny Solomon
Rabbi Dr. Jenny Solomon discusses the importance of blessing with love.
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