Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss introduces us to radical thinker Baruch Spinoza, the 17th century philosopher whose rational approach connects him to modern Judaism. Photo of “Portrait of Benedictus de Spinoza” courtesy of the Collection of Herzog August Library on Wikimedia Commons, and is Public Domain.
Parashat: Tazria-Metzora Torah Reading: Leviticus 12:1–15:33 “…When it has been brought to the priest, the priest shall go outside the camp…” — Leviticus 14:3 Parashat Tazria-Metzora is not always the easiest portion to deal with, mostly because it takes us outside (most!) of our comfort zones. When talking about illness, contagion, discharge, and more (okay Continue Reading »
Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss introduces us to Timothée Chalamet, whose multicultural identity informs his nuanced performances. Photo of Chalamet Courtesy of Maximilian Bühn on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license.
Parashat: Vayikra Torah Reading: Leviticus 1:1–5:26 “But if one’s means do not suffice for a sheep, that person shall bring to יהוה, as the penalty for that of which one is guilty, two turtledoves or two pigeons—one for a sin offering and the other for a burnt offering.” —Leviticus 5:7 For the past five weeks Continue Reading »
Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss of Temple Isaiah in Fulton, Maryland delves into the Jewish roots of actor, writer, and producer Rashida Jones. https://youtu.be/j70-k9oweGE Photo of Jones Courtesy of Alberto Tamargo on Wikimedia Commons, covered under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0 Generic license.
Rabbi Amanda K. Weiss digs into the appeal of actor and comedian Adam Sandler, the ultimate ambassador for Hanukkah. Sandler photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported.
