Tzedakah - the Jewish concept of philanthropy - balances the strategic needs of support for the vulnerable, sustaining the community, and seeking justice - with the spiritual and emotional impact of giving with joy. To support Goucher Hillel during Hillel Global Giving Week (May 2-7), when gifts are matched 2:1 for triple the impact, click here.
The Lurianic Kabbalah's creation myth tells of God's failure and a broken universe - and allows us to understand that when we inevitably fail, we must face it and learn from it. ...
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 ...
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? ...
