Hanukkah, Light and Resistance

Hanukkah, Light and Resistance

Hanukkah, Light and Resistance by Lazora Jordan This piece is taken from the dvar Torah delivered at the inaugural meeting of the Jews of Color and Allies Advisory group. As we begin to celebrate Hanukkah, I am comforted by the themes of creating light in the midst of...
The Zeal for Justice and Human Rights

The Zeal for Justice and Human Rights

Sermon delivered by rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah on the occasion of the EUPJ Pride Shabat 3rd of July 2021- 23 Tammuz 5781 Shabbat shalom everyone. It’s an honour and a great pleasure to be invited to speak today at this first European Union for Progressive Judaism Pride...
Rosh Hashana and the encountering of God

Rosh Hashana and the encountering of God

Our tradition teaches us that on Rosh Hashanah we remember the creation of the world. In fact, one of the explanations Saadia Gaon gives for the symbolism of the sound of the shofar is as follows: Remembering the Creation of the world and the reign of God over...