Thoughts on Parashat Yitro One by now classical problem of Western philosophical thought is the dispute regarding the nature of moral norms – whether they are in essence objective or perhaps conventional – that is established based on a social contract – or if maybe they are something utterly subjective. Various thinkers have provided different […]
Modeling the Jewish Learning and Humanity of Our Late Teacher Rabbi Michael A. Signer.
Statement by Beit Polska and the European Union for Progressive Judaism Relating to the Polish Holocaust Law
Beit Polska – The Union of Polish Progressive Jewish Communities in Poland and the European Union for Progressive Judaism (EUPJ) are concerned about the Amended Act on the Institute of National Remembrance – Commission for Prosecution of Crimes against the Polish Nation and some other Acts as passed by Lower House of Poland’s Parliament on […]
Songs of the SEA: Let Us SEE Miriam’s Might!
In this week’s Torah portion, Beshalach, we read the Song of the Sea (Exodus 15:1-18), a poem which was sung by the Israelites after they had crossed the Sea of Reed. Immediately afterwards, we read the following verse: [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]‘Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a […]
Authoritarianism and Satiated Slaves
Thoughts on Parashat Beshalach Then I will stiffen Pharaoh’s heart and he will pursue them, that I may gain glory through Pharaoh and all his host; and the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD. And they did so. (Ex 14: 4.) Is this not the very thing we told you in Egypt, saying, […]
Musical Miracles
Join Friends of Jewish Renewal in Poland and Beit Polska for a wonderful series of musical events highlighting the emergence of renewed Jewish life in Poland. Meet two visiting cantorial soloists from Poland, Avigail Geniusz and Dr. Menachem Mirski. They are joined by a host of talented musicians and singers including Cindy Paley, Rabbi Neil […]
Thoughts on Parashah Bo
Then the LORD said to Moses, [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”” class=”” size=””]“Go to Pharaoh. For I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his courtiers, in order that I may display these My signs among them and that you may recount in the hearing of your sons and of your sons’ sons […]
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