In the wake of the exoneration of Daniel Penny in NY, what Jewish principles guide our reaction to the death of Jordan Neely, joked by Penny after Neely's disturbed behavior?
Menachem Mendel of Vorki said that the true Jew is identified by upright kneeling, silent screaming, and motionless dancing. What do these paradoxical ideas teach us about the way we connect with God?
Texts on the nature of sukkah/shelter tell us about the Divine nature of protection - bringing comfort, healing and peace. God instructs Jonah that the to gain protection, we must also have faith.