Author: Rabbi Ed Gelb
D’var Torah: Parshat Pinchas – Finding Meaning in Prayer
In this week’s parsha, after Moshe is told that he is about to die, […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Balak – Ma Tovu: How Beautiful Are Your Tzrifim!
I’m trying something different with my D’var Torah Friday night in the grove. So […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Hukkat – Elevate Ourselves, Elevate our Community
In simple terms, Jewish traditions aim to help us rise above some of our […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Korach – Aaron’s Selfless Leadership
The well-known story of the rebellion of Korach centers on his belief that Moshe […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Shelach L’cha – Being Careful with the Truth
“I was just being honest” has often been the excuse of a young camper […]
B’HaAlotkha: Asking for Help and Delegating to Others
The burdens of leadership can be hard. At Ramah, we try to teach leadership. […]
D’var Torah: Parshat Emor – Dealing with difficult Torah
The Torah can be both a source of enlightenment and wisdom as well as […]
D’var Torah: We Have Much More in Common with Pharaoh Than We Think
The lessons of Passover are numerous and often discussed. This foundational story of our […]
The Light of Purim and Shabbat
The other morning, this verse came to mind: “For the Jews there was light […]
D’var Torah: Emet – Learning What Judaism Teaches About Honesty
In the Ashrei prayer, there is a verse that reads, “The Lord is near […]