Creating a Meaningful Bat Mitzvah Journey in Israel
November 12, 2025
A Bar Mitzvah in Israel blends heritage, family, and place
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The History of the Bat Mitzvah: A Journey of Empowerment
September 6, 2025
The Bat Mitzvah is a joyous celebration, a rite of passage, marking a young Jewish woman’s transition to adulthood. A cornerstone of modern Jewish life, its history is a fascinating journey of evolution and empowerment. However, it began much more recent than its male counterpart, the Bar Mitzvah. Early Origins
Goodness, Godness and Violence – Parashat Matot
July 28, 2025
Torah Violence There are stories of violence in the Torah that are difficult to read. The orgy of the Golden Calf in Parashat Ki Tisa (Exodus Chapter 32) ends with the killing of three thousand participants. The story of Israeli men’s ritual liaising with Midianite women in Parashat Balak (Numbers
Burning the Red Cow, Parashat Hukkat
July 24, 2025
Burning Perfection The Torah eloquently expresses the existential peril of perfection. We read: “…Speak to the Children of Israel and have them bring you a red cow, without blemish, in which there is no defect and on which no yoke has been laid.” (Numbers 19:2) What does the Temple priest
The 12-Day War and the Parasha of Korah
June 27, 2025
Korah and the End Of War This week’s Torah portion recounts how Korah the Levite and his supporters were punished for his arrogance. As we read: “…the ground beneath them split open. The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them…” (Numbers 16:31–32). Too, the United States, to help Israel, sent