Torah Tuesdays: Recent Episodes
Alex Kress
How do we remain part of an ancient covenant? How we do reflect our tradition through a modern lens to make it relevant? I have a project I’ve been working on that might help us answer that question.
What does it mean to give generously? And what would our society look like if we all heeded that instruction to take care of the vulnerable?
We spend a lot of Elul looking inward, but Ki Teitzei helps us look outward to evaluate our relationship to the natural world.
If a curse is simply a deficiency of good, then we have incredible potential to be a source of blessing to our world.
Who owns Torah? Well, you do. We do. But only if you reach out and grab it. Because revelation isn’t passive.
What Deuteronomy and Isaiah implore us to do, is to enact God’s will in the world so that our world can be what we want.
We will never get to the promised land alone. We all have to stand up and be a collective and treat everyone with dignity and care and love.
As we celebrate July 4th this week, spend some time hearing stories, finding empathy, and approaching each other with humanity and love.
How will you allow the spirit of God - the spirit of positivity, the spirit of inspiration, the spirit of wellness - to help you be a source of blessing for everyone around you?