Not long ago, after her husband’s untimely death, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg described how she got through the difficult sheloshim period. Among other beautiful thoughts, she wrote, “When I hear How are you today? I realize the person knows that the best I can do right now is to get through each day.”

Explore the parallels between the firstborn child opening the womb of his/her mother, and the rebirth of the Israelites as a free people

It encourages us to see the Torah as open to infinite possible interpretations as we continue. Rabbanit Nechama Goldman Barash discusses the story of the daughter of Jepthe. 

As Yacov is on his way to meet Esav, the Torah describes him crossing the Yabok stream with his two wives, two maidservants and his eleven sons. One person is glaringly missing from this account of Yacov’s family: his one and only daughter, Dinah.

In this Midrash, Dr. Bonna Devora Haberman discusses Lekh Lekha from a feminist point of view.

by Dr. Bonna Devora Haberman

Trace the significant events in Miriam's life; securing Moshe, leading the people, slander and punishment, as well as her death and its aftermath

Dr. Bonna Devora Haberman articulates a feminist critiqueof Mishpatim that addresses both ancient shortcomings and modern-day slavery

A Midrash-poem for the parasha. Translated by Judith Green.

A poetic interpretation of the commitment outlined in Bamidbar

A poetic encounter with Shelomit, mother of a blasphemous son conceived with an Egyptian father

Avigail Antman writes a poetic interpretation of Parashat Mishpatim

The tasks of the high priest(ess), the housewife

A poetic response to Moses' command in Ex. 36:6 to cease offerings to the sanctuary, to be restrained from contributing when one is inclined to give

A poem about the awakening of Spring and the offering of first fruits

The meal-offering from the perspective of a modern-day mother

Avigail Antman responds in poetry to the command to unbind the donkey of one you hate if it is collapsing under its burden

<pclass="intro_big>Dr. Bonna Devora Haberman considers the feminist implications of Israel's contributions to the Taberbacle/Mishkan

In parshat Matot God commands bnei Yisrael to wage war against the nation of Midian. Rashi immediately asks the astute question: Why a war of revenge against Midian and not Moav? After all it was Moav who hired Balaam to curse bnei Yisrael, and seduced and provoked bnei Yisrael.

Avigail Antman creates a poetic interpretation of the paschal lamb sacrifice between two neighbors

Avigail Antman writes a poetic response to the obligation for a man who seduces a virgin to betroth her and pay a bride price