Sh’lach L’cha

Our Relationship with the Divine and with the World

By ELIZABETH RICHMAN

Certain rituals remind us to keep God's commandments, to engage in the world, and to help change it for the better by taking action.

Reporting Biases, From Moses' Spies in Canaan to Modern Day Media

By ALEZA SUMMIT

When the 12 spies Moses sent to "see about what kind of country" Canaan and its people were, the men returned with varying reports, depending on individual perspectives. Information transmitters — whether in biblical times or today's media, especially the use of the internet — have their biases. When seeking news about the developing world, we must be careful about which media sources we read and believe.

Hearing the Unpopular Voice of Truth

By RABBI ABBY SOSLAND

When someone in the community sees and speaks the truth, we need to be able to hear, or our entire community is responsible for erring.

Leading the Many to Justice

By RABBI DAVID ROSENN

Those who lead many people to justice will shine like the stars forever and ever. Just who are these leaders-to-justice? Teachers of justice? Collectors of tzedakah (philanthropy)? You?