D'vrei Torah
And we begin again | Bereshit
Rabbi Address provides insight into the opening chapter of Bereshit, the first book of the Torah. [Read more…]
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There are NO “Difficult Passages” in the Torah
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
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…]
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Guest D’var Torah Parsha Naso, 11 Sivan 5781: “You” Can Be A Plural
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…]
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Lives did not add as integers. They added as infinities.
Chaplain Barry Pitegoff, BCC, explores the afterthought meaning that emerges from a reading of this week’s double Torah portion. [Read more…]
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The Other Ten Commandments
Rabbi Edmond Weiss discusses the Ten Commandments. [Read more…]
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How Far Can Interpretation Go?
New JSA Contributor Rabbi Edmond Weiss, Ph.D., describes the different ways to approach Torah interpretation. [Read more…]
JSA in the News
Rabbi Address’ article, “Sacred Lessons on Getting Older,” published on MyJewishLearning.com
“Sacred Lessons on Getting Older,” an article by Rabbi Address, was published on MyJewishLearning.com. In the piece, Rabbi Address looks at what some key Torah passages can teach us about aging as a spiritual practice. [Read more…]
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D’var Torah: The challenge is to seize moments of change
The challenge embodied in this week’s Torah portion, Lech Lecha, is to have the faith in one’s self to be able to move forward in life, for we are part of a religious tradition that sees life as a continuing unfolding of the possible, Rabbi Address writes. [Read more…]
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Finding Relevance
Robin Williams’ untimely passing touched the hearts of many of us. He touched our hearts because we had a personal connection. His gifts of comedy and acting his brilliant artistry found a way into each [Read more…]