Chanukka teaches us how to survive exile and how to accomplish the purpose of it. And that brings us the paradox of “isolation and integration” as you shall see. We recommend viewing the video in full-screen mode by clicking the box (made from arrows) at the bottom right of the screen when the video begins. The logo will disappear when you move your cursor off the screen. If you are having trouble viewing this video, you can download it HERE.

Science identifies certain functions that comprise the very definition of life. For example, a digestive system where nutrients flow in and waste flows out. Or respiration where oxygen enters to enable certain chemical reactions and then exits as CO2. Every living organism (by definition) is an “open system” with inflows and outflows. Like the whirlpool of a bathtub drain, where the shape stays stable though the actual water comprising it is constantly changing. So is this t

Sarah is the Matriarch of the Jewish people. Tradition ascribes superiority to her Divine Inspiration over Avraham’s.

This essay presents Rabbi Dr. Yehuda Gellman’s exploration of the Mei HaShiloach’s teachings on the Akeida that appears in his book “The Fear, the Trembling, and the Fire.” There may be some embellishments but all the primary elements of the thesis are his.[1] Torah Reading for Second Day Rosh HaShanaRosh HaShana 5778 / 2017Sarah Yehudit Schneider The Akeida is a tale of incomprehensible faith. As the story goes: The Holy One commands Avraham to build an altar and offer his s

Divine perfection, in order for it to be infinite, must include the possibility of perfecting… it’s a paradox.