Even God has temper tantrums. In Ki Tissa, we see a role reversal with Moshe as the “parent” who has to mediate.

My wedding band is inscribed with the words “As a seal upon your heart” in Hebrew. Originally from Kohelet (Ecclesiastes), this verse on my finger serves as a daily reminder in several ways. When Duncan and I were ring shopping, I wanted the “plain gold band” we’d need for the ceremony to also be one that we both felt comfortable wearing every day.

Your clothing can reveal a lot about where you work, the climate in which you live, and even your attitude on a particular day. And yes, this too is Torah.

Our world is filled with microcosms. Walk into a school or an office building, and you’ll observe a fully functioning miniature community with its own rules, operational procedures, and social norms. Airports are another example; I’m always awed by what it takes to operate the world of the airport, from the flight crews to the maintenance workers to the airport employees.

Giving freely of yourself to help others – it’s parenting AND Judaism in a nutshell.

The holiday of roses and candy hearts is a week away, and though Valentine’s Day got its start as a Christian liturgical celebration, this week’s Torah portion coincidently contains some interesting points about intimate relationships.