d'var Torah material

Walking in Torah through Feminist Eyes - Part I

Note: The Torah portion known as Vayeitzei, includes Gen 31:19 contains a word the meaning of which scholars continue to puzzle over, "teraphaim." That is one of two mysteries we ponder in this piece. The other is that Torah reveals Jacob to have one daughter, Dina, yet Gen.14:15 speaks of Jacob's "sons and daughters."

Mikveh, Water and Higher Consciousness

Original file as published in the ecumenical Living Pulpit Magazine is attached as a PDF file for your convenience.