Oct 18, 2023 | Blog, by Rebecca Schisler, Core Faculty, Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Written by Rebecca Schisler in 2021, edited and adapted 10/2023The Mishnah, the core text of the Talmud, relays a concept called “mahloket l’shem shamayim” – conflict ‘for the sake of heaven.’ The ancient rabbis valued an approach to engaging in difficult discourse...
Aug 15, 2023 | Blog, by Rabbi Myriam Klotz, Senior Core Faculty, Institute for Jewish Spirituality
The first word of the Torah portion we read as Elul begins is “Look!”–”Re’eh!” Look, really see, that before you today, this day, is a blessing and a curse. Choose life!, we are told in this parasha (Torah portion). It is right here before you, in the life you...