Things were dire. A death sentence was handed down to an entire population. For the next thirty-eight years, they would aimlessly wander through hot desert
Jews experience time very deeply. Different stages of our calendar are suited for different religious experiences. During the 40 days leading up to Yom Kippur,
What happens when a dream becomes a reality? It loses much of its luster. Dreams leave a lot to the imagination. The dream of returning
The world of religious ideas was steadily coalescing. Gradually, God introduced humanity to fundamental principles of religion. The horrific flood demonstrated the rule of moral
Avraham’s revolution had begun to gain traction. He traversed the promised land, participating both in wars as well as in diplomacy, all the while disseminating
Humanity had turned the corner: After 2,000 years of barbarism and heresy, Avraham discovered God and launched a revolution of religious consciousness. One metropolis, however,
Jewish history is launched through an epic pilgrimage to the promised land. Having been selected by God, Avraham abandons his homeland, family and culture to
Humanity is constantly searching for a better tomorrow. Dissatisfied with our current reality, we endlessly dream of a better world without hardships and sadness. This
The creation of our world is described in the Torah as a flurry of activity. Rapidly, across a short span of six days, the universe
Humans often forget God and allow Him to slide out of consciousness. For some, the desires of this world are too powerful and God must
Personal success in life is about “stretching”: Can we transcend our current confines to achieve even higher ground? In many ways, teshuva is the “greatest
Teshuva is God’s ultimate gift to all of humanity. The ability to invert our past, transmute our personality and rehabilitate our broken relationship with God
