The prevalence of chessed throughout Megillat Rut is key to its role in Tanakh. Sarah Rosenberg explores the ways in which this theme carries through the text.

Meet the first French couple to both be ordained with Modern Orthodox semikha and their many educational projects.

Feeling like an outsider is a common feeling, and Megillat Rut highlights this experience. Miriam Lorie analyzes the language used in the megillah to describe the sensation of social status and intentionality.

The declaration of Anochi is an incredibly important moment in defining the relationship between God and the Jewish nation. Adina Roth explores what this call to action means in practice.

When Aharon and his sons assume authority, Rabba Aliza Libman Baronofsky argues, they become vessels of service just as the furniture in the mishkan has, surrendering some autonomy.

The interplay of the senses at Matan Torah create a complex, synesthetic experience of sight and sound. Rabbanit Tanya Farber examines what each sense contributes.

The early-morning shacharit on Shavuot morning can feel exceptionally difficult. Rabbi Marianne Novak discusses the three tikkunim of Shavuot, from waking up early to consenting to the Torah to modifying a harvest holiday.

The shemittah system is a utopian system which is full of social and financial equity. Miriam Lorie discusses the ways it has changed to this day and the ways to preserve the original beauty.

In an honest essay about the differing views of abortion in Judaism and the importance of providing options to women, Rabba Sara Hurwitz and Rabbi Dov Linzer examine the consequences of overturning Roe v. Wade.

Rabba Sara Hurwitz joins a panel of clergy members from several religious groups to discuss the religious answer for abortion and the lack of religious freedom in denying access.