Parashat Ha Shavua Commentaries

Parshat Terumah focuses on the construction of the 'Mishkan' (Tabernacle), a portable tent filled with sacred objects used in early Jewish ritual. What is the purpose of this building?  Why would Israel want a portable building, or any building at all?  Isn't a 'brit' (covenant) with the God of the universe sufficient? Apparently not. Read more...

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Have you ever found yourself in the middle of a political, theological, legal or interpersonal disagreement with someone? Don’t feel too bad – the rest of us have as well.  Whether it’s with a friend, a co-worker, a family member, or an acquaintance, each of us can think of times when we have gotten into heated arguments or debates. The Rabbis of the Talmud called such a disagreement a makhlokhet– a separation. Read more...

According to the Fortune 500, 72% of CEOs are white men. And yet, white men make up just 38% of the U.S. population. And 58% of CEOs are over six feet tall, while only 14.5% of the population can boast such stature. Meanwhile, less than 5% of CEOs are female and only 2 (that’s 2 individuals, not 2%) are women of color. Read more...