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Rabbi Roy Furman’s “Torah Wrestling”: A Deep Dive into Moral Challenges on 5/30/2025 Seekers of Meaning

May 30, 2025 Webmaster 0

In this episode, Rabbi Address discusses Rabbi Roy Furman’s book “Torah Wrestling,” which examines moral dilemmas in the Torah and the reinterpretation of traditional narratives. The book encourages readers from diverse backgrounds to engage with biblical teachings, fostering meaningful dialogue on contemporary issues while rediscovering the relevance of sacred texts. [Read more…]

Healing Through Torah: Seekers of Meaning 3/21/2025

March 21, 2025 Webmaster 0

On this week’s episode of the Seekers of Meaning TV Show and Podcast, Rabbi Address speaks with Reb Chaya Lerner about her book, The Torah of Trauma. They explore the connections between ancient texts and [Read more…]

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A Look at Parashat Pinchas

July 24, 2024 Cary Hillebrand 0

Cary Hillebrand takes a look at the structure of Parashat Pinchas. [Read more…]

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Parashat Pekude

March 13, 2024 Cary Hillebrand 0

JSA contributor Cary Hillebrand discusses this week’s parsha, Pekude. [Read more…]

Marking our Journeys, Honoring our Age

July 13, 2023 Rhoda Harrison, Cantor.Rabbi.Ph.D. 3

As Rabbi Address continues his vacation, we present another guest d’var Torah, this week from Cantor/Rabbi Rhoda Harrison, Ph.D. [Read more…]

Seekers of Meaning 4/14/2023: Alden Solovy discusses his latest book, a poetic midrash on Torah

April 14, 2023 Webmaster 0

Liturgist, poet and author Alden Solovy joins Rabbi Address from his office in Jerusalem to discuss his latest book, These Words: Poetic Midrash on the Language of Torah. [Read more…]

And we begin again | Bereshit

October 20, 2022 Rabbi Richard Address 2

Rabbi Address provides insight into the opening chapter of Bereshit, the first book of the Torah. [Read more…]

There are NO “Difficult Passages” in the Torah

August 1, 2022 Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D. 1

At a certain moment in the book of Genesis, a powerful demon in a fit of pique destroys all of Creation, killing every man woman and child save for one family. No, wait. That’s God. [Read more…]

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Dayenu and the Holiday of Shavuot

June 3, 2022 Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss 0

Whether or not you go to synagogue next Sunday and Monday to celebrate Shavuot with a community, Rabbi Dr. Steven Moss suggests spending some time reflecting on God’s presence in your life and how it shapes and directs your moral, ethical, religious, and spiritual behavior. [Read more…]

Guest D’var Torah Parsha Naso, 11 Sivan 5781: “You” Can Be A Plural

May 19, 2021 Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC 0

No matter how self-centered we try to be, we represent a community, says Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, in this d’var Torah on Parsha Naso. [Read more…]