Everyone offers ideas into why the pandemic is here and how some people catch it while others are immune. Dr. David Zvi Kalman, as moderated by Rabbi Dr. Erin Leib Smokler, explores three approaches to the intersection of theology and nature.

Pesach Sheni, a holiday created to offer a second chance to those who missed the first opportunity, bears new significance this year. Rabba Dina Brawer speaks about the impact of COVID-19 on ritual gatherings and the importance of finding new ways to signify the big events of the past year.

There are several occurrences of tragedy and loss throughout the Judaic canon, some of which can feel exceptionally unjust. Rabbi Gordon Tucker, as moderated by Rabbi Dr. Devorah Schoenfeld, reflects upon how God is addressed in both text and philosophy.

The group behind the Plagues Project outlines their goals and motivations behind offering both digital and physical guides to finding meaning in the pandemic.

Esther Sperber discusses the ways we have readjusted our spaces during the pandemic and how it has changed everything from housing to prayer to school.

As the kohen leaves after bringing one of the korbanot on Yom Kippur, he walks backwards. Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter examines other stories of walking backwards to acknowledge the divine experience of the encounter.

Rabbanit Tali Schaum Broder is presented with the Oskim B’Tzibur Award at the HFBA Riverdale Community Event and speaks from her heart about being a chaplain at the epicenter of the pandemic.

Masechet Yoma is ripe with stories of people prioritizing competitive religious practice over ethical behavior. Rabbanit Yael Smooha emphasizes the need to reflect upon our actions on a regular basis.

The fantastic story behind the Parva chamber is provided in Masechet Yoma. Rabbanit Dr. Liz Shayne explores what it means to make meaning through reimagining the teshuvah process under different circumstances.

The seeming randomness of pinning sins on a goat selected through a lot can feel out of place on a day as important as Yom Kippur. Rabbanit Michal Kohane explores why this mitzvah is so important despite what others say.