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When the winter reaches its coldest and darkest days, we tap into the power of light and fire. The Ramchal, Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzato (18th century) taught that each year when we return to … more

d'Var Torah | 12/8/17

Finding blessing and wonder in our world

Imagine this: Jacob, fleeing from the wrath of his brother Esau, notices that it is getting dark and realizes he should camp for the night. Although it isn’t the most comfortable location, he … more

d'Var Torah | 11/23/17

Abraham’s actions are a model even today

In the book of Genesis, a book whose first words are “In the beginning,” almost every experience is new: the first human beings (Adam and Eve), the first murder (Cain murders his brother, … more

d'Var Torah | 11/9/17

Let’s rethink how we do B’nai Mitzvah

Let me be frank; the way in which our community views the concept of B’nai Mitzvah is entirely broken. But first, let’s turn to the moment when Abraham, our forefather, chose a path of … more

d'Var Torah | 10/27/17

From chaos to light: Creating a new day

God saw that the light was good, and God separated the light from the darkness. (Genesis 1:4) The first five verses of Torah (Genesis 1:1-5) tell us that before God began creating the … more

d'Var Torah | 10/16/17

To live in hope is the bravest choice

The flag of Rhode Island displays our state symbol – an anchor – with the word “Hope” emblazoned below. I have always liked that image, and it took on even more meaning a few … more

d'Var Torah | 9/25/17

A better way to celebrate your successes

It seems that when most people successfully complete a project, reach a personal milestone or accomplish something particularly difficult, their natural inclination is to be proud of all the work … more

d'Var Torah | 9/7/17

Pursue justice justly

How do you know when your zeal for righteousness has veered into the realm of self-righteousness? How do you know when you have become so enthusiastic about what you believe that you … more

d'Var Torah | 8/24/17

Facing challenges with good faith

Parsha: Ekev Sometimes, when faced with enormous challenges, we raise our hands to the sky and proclaim: “It’s impossible!” Sometimes, when faced with seemingly unbeatable odds, … more

d'Var Torah | 8/10/17

A fountain of light for all nations

If you live in Rhode Island, you’ve probably been to Allie’s Donuts, a legendary stop on the way to Narragansett. I’m sorry to report that they fry their famous donuts in animal fat … more

d'Var Torah | 6/23/17