Rashbam: The Strength of Story (Chayei Sarah)
Genesis 24 tells the story of how Rebecca met Isaac. It begins, sadly, with the death of Sarah, Isaac’s mother….
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From the Bookshelf: Yossi Klein Halevi, Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor
It’s been a while since I’ve posted about what I’m reading. Welcome back to “From the Bookshelf”, where I share…
Rashbam: Literary Anticipation (Noach)
After the Great Flood subsides, the Torah states: “The sons of Noah who came out of the ark were Shem,…
Yom Kippur Sermon 2018: A Eulogy for Isaiah
Birth is a beginning and death a destination; But life is a journey. A going, a growing from stage to…
D’var Torah Vayakhel: Gather Around for the Story of Peace
Parshat Vayak’hel details the construction of the tabernacle. In order to accomplish a complex project like building God’s home on…