Teachings of Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Rabbi Heschel believed that spirituality was not simply an ethereal experience of the transcendence. Rather, it is a power that makes claims on us. It expects us to work for righteousness.
Articles
My Moroccan Succoth
Rabbi Daniel Bouskila describes customs of Moroccan Jews relating to Succoth. This article originally appeared in the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles.
Holiday Reader of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals
The "Holiday Reader" of the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals was prepared by Rabbis Marc and Hayyim Angel. Part One includes a collection of short essays by Rabbi Marc Angel relating to Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Succoth. Part Two includes articles by Rabbi Hayyim Angel on the Akeidah, the book of Jonah, and the book of Kohelet. We invite you to print the "Holiday Reader" and enjoy it during the course of the holidays.
Tribute to Rabbi Uziel and Rabbi Shalem
A Special Memorial Tribute to Rabbi ben Zion Meir Hai Uziel z"l (teacher and Rabbi Abraham Shalem z"l (student)
(in observance of their anios/memorials)
Thoughts on Parashat Haazinu
Here are two divrei Torah on Parashat Haazinu, one by Rabbi Marc D. Angel and one by his grandson Max Nussbaum.
Searching for Spirituality in the Yom Kippur Avodah Service
The centerpiece of Yom Kippur is the Avodah, a poetic review and, on some level, reenactment of the High Priest’s service in the Beit Hamikdash on that holiest of days. Our focus will be on searching for some of the Avodah’s spiritual messages often lost in its complexities. While some argue that spirituality and halakha are antithetical, I believe the reverse is true – spirituality gives halakha wings.
Learning that Leads to Love
LeSHA: Lemida Sh’Goreret Ahava
Thoughts on Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein (1879-1955) was one of humanity’s greatest geniuses, a man whose mind plumbed the depths of universe. But his greatness transcended his being gifted with an extraordinary IQ: he had imagination; he wondered about things; he let his mind drift in new and unexpected pathways.
Thoughts on Parashat Vayelekh
The Mitzvah of Hakhel--gathering of all Israelites every seven years--is a powerful re-enactment of the Revelation at Mt. Sinai when all the Israelites gathered to receive the Torah.
Rabbi M. Angel Replies to Questions from the Jewish Press
The Jewish Press newspaper has a bi-weekly feature in which questions are asked to a panel of rabbis. Rabbi Marc Angel is one of the respondents and here are his replies to recent questions dealing with parent/child relationships, family responsibilities, the "agundah" issue, and use of social media.