Ruth SchapiraAug 24, 20213 minMountain of Mitzvot? Not! Our tradition tells us that the sole purpose of Torah is for us to refine our character, and the way toward that end is through action,...
Ruth SchapiraDec 11, 20193 minDo we own our Jewish history?I read something from an unlikely source that struck my deepest core as a Jew, and came to a full stop at a passage from the first...
Ruth SchapiraMay 29, 20193 minShavuot: reminding me of who I need to beIt is hard for me to personalize Shavuot, though I know there is great spiritual meaning to be found within it. Shavuot is one of the...
Ruth SchapiraDec 20, 20181 minAntisemitism, BDS, and the fight for justiceThis new non-profit organization hopes to bring these issues to the forefront. Please read an excerpt from its website below:...
Ruth SchapiraJan 24, 20183 minThe one summer I chose IsraelAt different times in my life, Jewish educators would often prompt seminar audiences to describe and prioritize their Jewish identity....