Michael BarclayJul 21, 2022Pinchas, Passion, and a Hope for the FutureThis week’s Torah reading of Pinchas (Num. 25:10-30:1) begins with a teaching about a value that is not only a requirement for Jewish....
Michael BarclayJun 23, 2022Shlach: Faith, Fear, and SpiesI’ve always held the belief that if three or more diverse cultures have the same teaching, that teaching may be worthwhile and worth...
Michael BarclayFeb 25, 2022Vayakhel: Building a Holy Community on Individual Effort“Do not regard anyone with contempt, and do not reject anything, for there is no man who does not have his hour and nothing which does...
Michael BarclaySep 18, 2021Sukkot: Experiencing Wisdom Through Joy!Someone once said, “Being Jewish is about being in love with Sukkot”. This is a truer statement than most 21st century Jews recognize .....