The Dissenter’s Hope: In Memoriam, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, z”l
Editor’s Note: JSA contributor Alden Solovy prepared this prayer for justice in memory of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died last week. “…that’s the [Read more...]
Talmud Torah
To Live a Thousand Years
In this meditation for Yom Kippur, Rabbi Stephen Karol discusses the Psalms, the brevity of humanity and the eternity of God. [Read more...]
Dealing with Change and a New Year
Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss discusses coping with unexpected change as the Jewish New Year arrives. [Read more...]
Accepting the Mitzvah
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff recalls how "flashbulb memories" prepare us to perform mitzvot. [Read more...]
Thank you, Mr. Rogers!
Mr. Rogers Statue, photo by Britt Reints via Flickr.com, Creative Commons License The 15th day of the Hebrew month of Av, also known as Tu B’Av, is the Jewish holiday of [Read more...]
Use it or lose it
Rabbi Susan Elkodsi finds meaning in a Talmud tractate where Rabbi Elezar loses and then recovers his Torah learning. [Read more...]
Time Waits for No One
A Rolling Stones song helps Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss appreciate the passage of time. [Read more...]
Davar Eichah for Tisha B’av 5780 (Starting Wednesday evening, July 29, 2020)
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff wonders if we are missing the cry of a modern day prophet warning of tragedy. [Read more...]
Jewish Heroes
Rabbi Stephen Karol describes Jewish heroism in the face of antisemitism in sports. [Read more...]
Don’t Sink the Boat
"I would have to say that it is un-Jewish not to wear a mask when doing so puts others at risk," writes Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss in this commentary. [Read more...]
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