The power of words is an idea we are all taught in a quick-paced world like ours. Rabba Aliza Libman Baronofsky traces this theme throughout the parashah, from Balaam’s inability to curse because of God’s blessing to the power of a curse to the power of an alliance.

The list of mo’adim, fixed times, includes many holidays but not Shabbat. Rabba Aliza Libman Baronofsky contemplates the distinction between the two.

The nation of Israel, despite the generational gap, shows no change in complaints despite a complete population shift. Susan Hornstein provides insight into the anxiety felt by the people as they face a change in leadership.

Rabbanit Judith Levitan and Rabbi Ari Rubin share their goals for army chaplaincy in the Australian Defence Force.

The great deal of attention paid to financial honesty reflects the path to kedushah, argues Rabba Aliza Libman Baronofsky.

The world of frum Torah inspires the Jewish community to become active on Twitter for reasons ranging from shtick (humor) to shtark (learning), providing engagement in learning in a new, modern way.

In a historic moment, Rabbanit Judith Levitan is appointed the first woman Rabbi in the Australian Defence Force and shares her excitement about the role.

Raba Sara Hurwitz, Co-Founder of Maharat and the first Orthodox woman to be publicly ordained, weighs in on the recent reversal of Roe v Wade, from the Jewish law perspective, which she says allows for a compassionate understanding of protecting a woman’s health and well-being. With Teisha Bader.

Rabba Sara Hurwtiz, Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt and Rabbi Annie Lewis join Chutzpod! to discuss what biblical thought throughout the ages says about the barriers put in place during the post-Roe era and God’s call for compassion and building with intention.

Dr. Meira Wolkenfeld’s move to Congregation Beth Israel as the Director of Education and Community Engagement is celebrated in the J.