Rabbi Michael S. Beals, known as President Joe Biden's rabbi, suggests that it may be time for Biden to step aside for the greater good of safeguarding democracy, drawing parallels to the biblical concept of Pikuach nefesh, or saving a soul.

In a comparison between Moses and Joe Biden, both leaders with speech challenges, the article discusses Biden's struggle with a stutter, particularly evident during a recent debate, and the suggestion that he may need a surrogate speaker like Moses had Aaron.

The Behaalotecha parashah delves into the challenges faced by the Israelites in the desert, highlighting their complaints and false nostalgia despite escaping slavery in Egypt.

The YouTube video titled "In Search of Moses' Trumpets | Parshah Rabbit Hole Ep. 36 (Behaalosecha)" delves into the topic of a pair of Trumpets that belonged to Moses, accompanied by a source sheet for further exploration.

The text discusses the contrast between Michelangelo's spiritual journey towards the end of his life, marked by introspection and a realization of potentially misplaced priorities in his art, and Moses' unwavering dedication to his mission until his last breath as depicted in Jewish Midrash.

"Exagoge" is a complex and innovative theater piece by playwright and director Edward Einhorn, blending elements of a contemporary Seder on the Upper West Side with an operatic retelling of a 2,200-year-old Greek play about the Exodus story.

The author reflects on participating in the Marathon des Sables, an ultra-marathon in the Sahara desert, where he initially struggled with the stark conditions but found inspiration in the resilience of the armed forces participants.

The author discusses their evolving relationship with Passover, introducing the concept of Miriam's Cup on their seder table for the first time.

Raphael Magarik discusses the concept of Shabbat HaGadol as a form of general strike, inspired by Rabbi Joseph di Trani's interpretation.

The text discusses a crisis of leadership in politics, business, and religion, highlighting widespread distrust towards leaders.

The article discusses the contemporary crisis of trust in leaders across political, corporate, and religious spheres, emphasizing the need for a new attitude towards leadership.

In "Brighton Beach Bible," artist Joel Silverstein reimagines the Exodus story within the backdrop of Coney Island and Brighton Beach, drawing parallels between his personal history and Jewish heritage.

The author reflects on the current state of Israel, likening the leadership to different Pharaohs and emphasizing the need for democratic action to bring about change.

The essay discusses the historical acceptance of Jews among Protestants, the risks Jews face amid societal changes, and the issue of assimilation in America.

Jewish tradition has a long history of interpreting solar eclipses for spiritual meaning, drawing from sources in Genesis, Talmud, and rabbinic commentary.

Misha Shulman's play "Pharaoh" delves into the character of the villain from the Exodus story, aiming to humanize him and explore his relationship with his son, challenging traditional narratives.

In "Maqam for a Green Silence," the text explores the concept of silence as seen in the Quranic story of Moses meeting the Servant of God.

The Parashah of the week, Ki Tissa, discusses the first poll tax imposed on the Israelites to raise funds for the Temple Treasury.

In a podcast episode discussing the power of personal narratives in shaping perspectives, Beth Perkel delves into the story of Jethro, often overlooked in Jewish tradition, highlighted in the Torah portion read recently.

In this discussion focusing on Parashat Yitro, it delves into the role of a rabbi in modern times compared to historical contexts.

Exploring the parenting style of Moses as depicted in Parshah Yisro, delving into a peculiar deal with his father-in-law Jethro and discussing contractual loopholes and educational philosophy.

In this article, the author reflects on their encounter with Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor and author of the memoir Night, during a summer camp in 1966.

In "Ki Ani Hashem: A Literary Analysis of the Makkot," Joshua Z. Shapiro explores the purpose and significance of the ten plagues brought upon Pharaoh and the Egyptians.

The author reflects on the courage to speak up and listen in difficult times.

The Parashah Vaera discusses the significance of the Hebrew word "ruach," meaning breath, wind, and spirit, in relation to our psychological and spiritual well-being.