The Soul is in the Blood For the life of the flesh is in the blood.” (Leviticus 17:11) The word translated here as “life” in the Hebrew original is nefesh, i.e., Read More » May 4, 2020 / 10 Iyyar 5780 6 Comments
Three-and-a-half Hakafot — Topology of Simchat Torah Why is this night different from all other nights, asks a child on the Seder night. On this Simchat Torah I asked a different question—why Read More » October 15, 2017 / 25 Tishri 5778 No Comments