Torah, The

For a few moments, Lila and the seagull looked at each other, nothing more. And then, with a great flapping of his wings, the gull took to the sky. If she expected gratitude, there was none forthcoming, but it almost seemed as if her heart took flight wit...

A mystical interpretation of the law of the "beautiful captive"

Out of the crucible of his first test From Ur Kasdim, obeying G‑d’s command, Walked Avraham to find the Promised Land. Wherever he went, he made G‑d manifest.

Amid the floods of time and human tears We must endeavor still to keep afloat Our soul’s small vessel, which, however fraught With multifarious animal passengers That clamor to be fed, whose roaring note

Saw the Arch of Titus today. Fought the simmering heat. Temporary relief of a cool ancient fountain found triumphs to conquering Jews

Shoulder length wavy tresses matched her deep brown, dreamy eyes. Dressed in the latest, elegant fashions Lisa knew the fine art of social disguise.

Warmth envelops me as I enter the water Security and comfort wrap their arms around me Time stops as the Divine light embraces the Holy waters A union of the two worlds converge in this sacred space...

In my youth/ My eyes beheld/ Realities to the millions...

The droplet yearns for the source. The spark craves the great fire. Shall we plunge into the sea of Nothingness?

Another humid day: Humidity is fine if you're a young raindrop into water-weight training, pumping moisture. But once you're too muscular, you'll be on your own without a parachute. Then, at best, you might join a scenic river sailing out to sea, to see t...