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What Shabbat Teaches us About Jewish Vacation
The Jewish view of time is that it is our most precious commodity. We are enjoined to maximize every moment to its fullest; hayom katzar, ve’hamlacha merubah. The day is short, the work is plenty. What is the Jewish attitude towards vacation? What are the landing pads of rest that Hashem gifted us with, and…
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Is Self-Care Aligned with Torah Values?
Self-care. It’s a buzzword. It brings to mind a variety of images…
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Unpacking the Complex Concept of Minhag Hamakom
All of Am Yisrael were given the same Torah. However, when observing Jewish society, we see many distinct cultures and communities that seemingly have different practices – why is this? The answer to this, is that alongside our laws, throughout our centuries-long history, different practices in different communities have developed. The term used to describe…
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A Closer Look at Eishet Chayil
A woman of valor, who can find? We sing these words of praise for the accomplished wife every Friday night. They are accredited to King Solomon, as they are found at the end of his Book of Proverbs, where he shares his wisdom with the world. Those twenty-two verses extol the virtues of a righteous…
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The Folded Garment: Unveiling G-d’s Kindness
In general, we engage with the world by working, striving, and building…
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The Inextricable Connection between Women and Eretz Yisrael
In a previous article, we explored the link between women and Shabbat, both serving as the space of arrival and connection. In this article we will discover another dimension of this trifecta, where women and Eretz Yisrael are shown to be fundamentally linked. Sarah’s Vindication The Midrash tells us that after Hashem removed the yud…
