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 SchapiraFeb 14, 20212 minShabbat is an Island EscapeEvery week, I get to imagine the world as it should be. As Friday night approaches, I look forward to the total disconnect I will have...
Ruth SchapiraJan 21, 20213 minWhat Tikkun Olam really meansTikkun Olam, תיקון עולם, literally "Repair the World" is a Jewish concept that barely needs definition. Showing up in many places, it is...
Ruth SchapiraDec 4, 20202 minWhat Exactly is Jewish Identity? For years, I’ve used the term “Jewish identity”, and never gave it too much thought. As a Jewish educator, the talk among my colleagues...