Is Judaism a Race, Religion, Family or Nation?
by Rabbi Mordechai BecherWhat defines the Jewish People?
What defines the Jewish People?
Three classical Jewish approaches.
From King Solomon to Einstein, exploring the meaning of some of the best Jewish quotes.
Why do we light candles for 8 days when the miracle only lasted for 7 days?
Fulfilling the soul’s unique mission may take more than one lifetime.
Does a leader have to be perfect?
Holiness comes through giving, not taking.
What is the Jewish definition of heaven and hell and why isn't the afterlife mentioned the Torah?
Why is it different and what is its significance?
Everything has its own part to play the Divine orchestra.
For one day we single-mindedly focus on the soul.
Proclaiming true freedom.
Religions tell stories about the world. We want to know if there is truth in those stories. How can we find this out?
God judges us only because He loves us and cares about what we do.
It wasn’t because He was bored or lonely.
How clothes make the man.
Jewish approaches to the age old question.
By understanding God's manifestations in both male and female imagery, we can begin to unify our connection to the transcendence reality.
Do we have free will or are we biological robots?
With so many rules, doesn’t Judaism force everyone to be the same?
If Judaism is a religion, why does it need a country?
Why did God introduce Himself as “God of Exodus” and not “God of creation”? Five short answers.
How small moments make a huge difference.
One more reason why the Torah is so revolutionary.
Passover celebrates the concept of a personal God who cares about us and is the ultimate director of history.
The surprising findings of a new Israeli study echoes Jewish mysticism.
While God may do the impossible – even the paradoxical – He does not do the inconceivable, the irrational, or the just plain wrong.
The potential to sink lower than the animals and rise higher than the angels.
If there was enough oil to burn for one day, why do we celebrate Hanukkah for eight days?
When my late wife was first diagnosed with cancer I found it difficult to believe that everything God does is for the best.
How can finite beings talk about an infinite Creator?
An in-depth exploration of Sukkot and its focus on Jewish particularity and universality.
Exploring the inner depth of the Talmudic tale about a King and his cup of wine.
Exploring the philosophical underpinnings of this misunderstood holiday.
What two drops in the ocean can teach us about God, humanity and how to find lasting love.
A quick Jewish perspective, with no devil and pitch forks.
Channeled properly, even the sharper parts of ourselves can be used for good.
Some revolutionary concepts found in the Torah.
God’s ten basic, yet profound instructions for how to lead a moral life.
My unexpected encounter with Prof. Elie Wiesel gave me a glimpse into his regal soul.
The mitzvot of the Torah enable us to be our true, natural self.