Torah
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I think we can still set ourselves apart through regular participation in a time that we ourselves sanctify, and in so doing, we may cultivate loving kindness when we are open to shared intimacy and affirm the diversity and belonging of radically inclusive communities.
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Pesach is the celebration of freedom, dignity, and the hoped for symbolism of a next year when we understand that our lives are linked and one of us cannot experience freedom, safety, and security, unless we all do.
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Thoughts on Shabbat HaChodesh, Speaking of traditions, Pesach says no leavened bread of any kind, and, of course, some take it all too far, which is exactly the right amount of far to take Pesach.”
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The deaths of Avihu and Nadav may speak to us today as a reminder of community service, done for the right reasons, and for the need to continue moving forward, even when confronted with profound and tragic loss.
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In April, we’ll explore Jewish heritage with a humanist twist. We’ll continue delving into the weekly Torah portions, diving deep into the upcoming Passover holiday, and offering practical tips for celebrating it from a humanist perspective.
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Beyond the specifics of the red heifer ritual, Shabbat Parah offers opportunities for modern interpretations. Secular humanists can find meaning in creating their own traditions that foster community.
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“Here is what studying sacrifice does for me: It centers me on ritual and intention. What if we separate the act of sacrifice from the concept of a deity? Could the act of offering itself present something of value, even symbolically? And what would this look like?” #HItzonim
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What does justice demand of us? A project of truth telling about our ancestors and a commitment now to be better. And isn’t that what the Torah is? A frame for moral discourse?
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I guess this is how I’m religious. I was mindful of what I was eating. I was being religious by violating our religion.
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I call for ceasefire not in spite of my Jewish identity but because of it. T’shuvah, my beloved siblings.
Hitzonim | Outsiders 