Parashat Tzav/Shabbat HaGadol
By Rabbi Regina L. Sandler-Phillips
WHO S ROBBING GOD?
The future of life on earth depends upon whether we among the richest fifth of the world s people, having fully met our material needs, can turn to non-material sources of fulfillment.
Alan Durning, How Much Is Enough? (Worldwatch Institute, 1992)
Every year, I draw upon an ancient rabbinic ritual to transfer ownership of all hametz (leaven) in my home for the duration of Passover. Like many Jews, when I œsell my hametz before Passover, I actually œbuy a donation of ma ot hittin (portions of wheat) for those in need. This reminds me that preparing my home for the holiday includes concern for those outside my home. Read More >