Rabbi Cantor Eva Robbins: The Quiet Magnificence of Tu B’Shevat

Rabbi Cantor Robbins describes the spiritual depth of Tu B’Shevat, from the linguistic perspective of “15”, the Name of God, and the concept of the Tree of Life.

Refael Kramer: Parashat Beshelach

Refael Kramer references Likutei Halachot, Tolaiim 4, in comparing Beshelach to Rabbi Nachman’s story of The Queen’s Daughter, who escaped the unwelcome attentions of an evil suitor by entering a castle of water.

Rabbi Shraga Simmons: Parashat Beshelach

Rabbi Simmons references the Stockholm Syndrome, as it applies to the Israelites under Pharaoh.

Rabbi Sharon Brous: Imagine a Bible with No Moses, No Story of Exodus

Rabbi Brous writes about the Slave Bible, originally published in 1807, wherein every reference to the Exodus from Egypt was redacted.  The purpose of this text was to introduce slaves to Christianity while simultaneously preserving the system of slavery.