Rabbi Shaina's Blog

This week’s parshah, Bo, heralds a glorious beginning for Israel. In it, we stand poised at the brink of redemption. The plagues aren’t ov...

If we learned anything at all in the recent presidential election, it’s this: we are still a divided people. Note my use “still.” Many are ...

Staying informed on Israel (and other Jewish news) Due to the recent spike of violence in Jerusalem, tomorrow I will participate in a conf...

... I may be naive, but I don't know anyone who begins a major venture in their lives by saying: I know this is a mistake, I'm pret...

This afternoon, our haftarah will be the book of Jonah. It's a book we don't usually think deeply about. How DO we take it seriously...

I want to talk about Israel. It's not that I just started caring about Israel. But pondering the nuclear deal with Iran, has led me to...

Asking the Right Question A man was criticized for failing to provide for his family. Times were hard. He couldn't find a job so he we...