Counting the Omer: Looking Forward
The following article was initially published on April 27, 2014. Following service to the Toronto Jewish community for a decade from 1984 to 1994, my…
Midrash
The Maggid of Melbourne: What’s the Point of Midrash?
Levi considers the goals of the genre of Midrash, by looking at the Sages’ interpretations of the stones that Jacob put around his head. The…
InTanakh: Lech Lecha
Why Avraham?
Ask virtually any Jew to identify Avraham Avinu and he will do so without hesitation. On the other hand, he remains a mysterious figure. Despite…
