Ruth and the Long Embrace

by Erica Brown

Each biblical embrace suggests that we never truly know the power of physical affection and attention. Continue Reading »

1 Jun 2021

Scrolls of Hate and Hope

by Erica Brown

Anti-Semitism is hardly a thing of the past; it’s a constant, vicious drumbeat—and it’s louder today than it has been in decades. Continue Reading »

31 Jan 2020

For a Time Such as This

by Alec Goldstein

When we consider the Purim story, we must note the active roles Esther and Mordechai play. Continue Reading »

21 Mar 2019

The Miracle of Esther

by Yoram Hazony

Esther is a book of the Bible that does not refer to God explicitly even once. On the surface, it is a story about political intrigue, sex, and violence. Yet the rabbis of the Talmud lavish praise on this work, asserting that there are two portions of Scripture that would never cease to be relevant . . . . Continue Reading »

1 Mar 2016