Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot by Shelly Kupfer

Shabbat Chol HaMoed Sukkot 

Without a doubt, this is my favorite time of the year. The autumn breeze, the changing colors of the leaves and the start of football season all occur (usually) at the time when we celebrate Rosh Hashanah. I relish the opportunity to stop, take a deep breath and…

Parashat Ha'azinu by Robin Kauffman Saran

Parashat Vayelech by Jessica Zachs

Parashat Nitazvim by Lauren Lebovitz

We are now reaching the conclusion of the powerful month of Elul, which evolved from the seven divine emotional attributes: love, discipline, compassion, ambition, humility, bonding and sovereignty. This time is considered one of accounting and preparation. We are meant to comfort and be com…

Parashat Ki Tavo by Suellen Kadis

Stories.The Torah is a collection of interconnected stories that we are commanded to repeat and remember. When Parashat Ki Tavo begins, Moses is giving his last speech to the Israelites, who have been wandering in the desert for 40 years. He tells them to recite over their offerings to G-d:

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