Tag Archive: Exodus

Finding Inspiration in the Faithful Left

In advance of Shavuot, a rabbinical student finds meaning in the efforts of progressive Israelis to connect their faith to the values of equality, democracy, and freedom.

A bonfire for Lag Ba'Omer

Learning from Rabbi Akiva and Lag Ba’Omer: Communal Connection & Respect

NIF’s Rabbinic Intern offers a challenge: Ask a question to someone you disagree with on Israel-Palestine, and respond to them only with curiosity. You might be surprised what happens.

Next Year In Jerusalem

This Passover, as we create and recreate the Passover story, let us think about how we can help the oppressed and act with justice in this world. 

New Year, New Book of Torah

Exodus explores ideas like oppression and slavery, power, and control, resilience and empowerment, change and growth and spiritual fortitude. Moses, Miriam, and Aaron learn to be leaders in this book. Israel as a community and as a nation is formed, and each individual character goes through immense change and growth, learning how to work together and how to worship God.