All Articles ByRachel Wigman

From Greek tragedy to the life of Abraham, the Torah teaches us that our choices can change the course of our lives, even when the odds seem stacked against us.

A puzzling phrase in Isaiah opens up a deeper lesson about moral responsibility, Moses’ intercession, and our obligation to fight for a better world.

As we return to the opening stories of the Torah, the Israeli autumn reminds us that the end of one season can be the beginning of another.

From a father building a sukkah in three days to the Israelites following God into the desert, Sukkot reminds us that faith is not only about fear and judgment, but about love.

The lessons of Ha’azinu remind us that memory and song have the power to shape who we become

On 9/11, Rosh Hashana, and the comfort of knowing that God does not forget

Rosh Hashana is the birthday of mankind—and an invitation to begin again.

As Moses’ life draws to a close, he teaches the Jewish people that their future depends on remembering and retelling their story.

Reflections on a Two-Year Aliya Anniversary and deep sense of belonging that followed.

I grew up loving America’s freedom, beauty, and ordinary goodness. Now I’m increasingly worried about its direction

As rumors of renewed war with Iran come and go, Parashat Re’eh reminds us to focus on what remains within our control

As Moses prepares to say goodbye, he offers a surprising lesson about fear, freedom, and what is truly within our control.

As the Jewish people prepare to mourn the destruction of the Temple, one grieving family is showing the power of choosing unity over division.

The deepest Jewish privilege is fulfilling the hopes of those who loved Zion but never arrived.

From Iran’s nuclear threat to Balaam’s blessing: a lesson in faith

Why the 250 challengers misjudged spiritual heroism—and what their fate teaches about the harder challenge of living a meaningful life

What the Sin of the Spies teaches about hope, leadership, and continuity

The Torah’s greatest leader teaches that true leadership is not about having all the answers—it is about humility, empowering others, and cultivating a nation of leaders.

Between Exodus and Sinai, the Jewish calendar builds in a pause to prepare for receiving Torah anew

Through war, longing, and ordinary mornings, the eternal city reveals why Jerusalem is far more than a place to live