Torah from Around the World – Page 2 – World Union for Progressive Judaism

A Core Jewish Value | Parashat Ki Tetze

Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman | Union Temple of Brooklyn, New York, USA The Book of Deuteronomy is, in effect, the “swan song” of Moses, as he stands with Joshua and the Israelites on the bank of the Jordan River. As the Torah draws to a close, and along with it, our calendar year, we read […]

There shall be no needy – and yes, you are responsible for it | Parashat Re’eh

Rabbi Uri Lam | Temple Beth-El, São Paulo, Brazil “See, this day I set before you blessing and curse.” (Deut. 11:26) Last week I met four young Jews with the intention of creating a new group in my congregation for young adults. One of their very first positions is that religious activities must come together […]