Service is at the heart of Jewish observance, and yet it is often moved out of the spotlight in favor of ritual.  How can we center ourselves and find space for service in our busy lives? ...

Mussar is a Jewish method of character development through reflection and intentional practice. We explore some of the key mussar practices, like chanting phrases with 'lips aflame', studying reflexively, and real-world assignments. For more mussar resources, you may want to explore these links: https://jewishcamp.org/making-mensches/https://contemporarymussar.org/https://mussarinstitute.org/https://mussarblues.com/about-mussar-chanting ...

Mussar, the Jewish discipline of ethical self-improvement, begins with building in a simple daily check-in for awareness of one's own actions and motivations. ...

We are approaching Purim, on which we read the Book of Esther, which speaks of confronting challenges that turn our world upside down. This coincides with the anniversary of the arrival of the global pandemic. How can Purim enlighten us on how to mark this moment? ...

Judaism requires of us to tap into our experiences of love in order to fulfill its most important commands ...

As Hanukkah ends and winter sets in, we carry forth an inner flame of light and hope kindled ever brighter over the holiday. Sources for further study: https://www.sefaria.org/Kedushat_Levi%2C_Leviticus%2C_Kedoshim.1?ven=Kedushat_Levi_translated_by_Rb._Eliyahu_Munk&lang=bi&with=all&lang2=en https://www.sefaria.org/Shabbat.21b.6?lang=bi&with=Chasidut&lang2=en ...