The most boring, the grossest, the most embarrassing to chant in front of your classmates!
Reading the biblical story of Phinehas in light of recent events in Israel
When my newborn daughter became gravely ill, I found strength in the first Torah portion I ever chanted
How my bar mitzvah portion taught me about immigration and Jewish values—27 years after I first read it
Americans celebrate independence, but dependence can also be essential, especially in difficult times
Women fought for a ceremony to mark a Jewish girl’s passage into womanhood. Now the ritual’s meaning is often lost amid flashy parties and clothes.
A Torah portion of cries, spies, and revolutions on the rise
Every 13-year-old who faces the Torah has a tough code to crack. For parents, the code may be even tougher.
