Category: Teachings
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What Can Remind Us of Our Interconnection?
Some contemplation for Parashat Beshalach This Shabbat is a special one. Known as Shabbat shira—the Shabbat of song—it is one of two times in the annual Torah reading cycle that we publicly read the Song at the Sea. This song contains what has become a famous verse in many communities.…
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Stepping Into the Unknown
Finding Hope In The New Beginning On January 22, 2026, I was honored to hold Tikvah Through Text which is a half hour of Jewish learning on the cultivation of hope through Jewish wisdom. Hosted by Laasok: The Liberal Beit Midrash, it is a wonderful gathering for folks trying to cultivate hope…
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Can’t Stop Scrolling: The Torah Can Hold That.
I’m on a super cool podcast! I am so excited to share with you the first episode of the new season of Can’t Stop Scrolling, a Torah podcast hosted by Rabbi Avigayil Halpern and Avidan Halivni and sponsored by the Jewish Learning Collaborative. Here’s a bit more about the podcast: We’re a podcast for Torah…
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Meeting Ourselves Tenderly: A commentary for Parashat Va’era
I am honored to share a piece for this week’s parsha, Va’era, that I wrote for the Disability Torah Project, a beautiful initiative sharing disability Torah for parshiyot and holidays. My piece, Meeting Ourselves Tenderly, explores the impact of internalized ableism on people with disabilities and our loved ones and friends. It…
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Institute for Jewish Spirituality Daily Meditation Sit
I was honored to hold the Institute for Jewish Spirituality’s Daily Sit on December 12, 2025. You can practice using the recording of that sit on IJS’ YouTube channel here.
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Can We Be With the Blessings?
A Mindfulness-oriented offering for Parashat Chayei Sarah Originally published on November 11, 2025. I am delighted to share this video I created as part of Weekly Wisdom, a mindfulness-oriented commentary on the weekly Torah portion from Or HaLev. To subscribe to receive this offering in your inbox weekly, please go here. My video…
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Parashat Noach
Thoughts on a challenging parsha Now that the holiday season is behind us, I hope this finds you taking in the opportunity for stillness and quiet it affords. And however you did (or did not) celebrate, I hope this season of the year treats you kindly. Today, I am pleased…
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Practicing stopping for Shemini Atzeret
A Time to Take a breath and take it all in The Jewish holiday season is nearing its culmination with the joy-filled final day(s) of Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Whenever you find yourself reading this post, I invite you now to take a pause before moving onto the next…
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Meditation with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
On October 13, 2025, which was Hoshana Raba—the final day of Sukkot—Rabbi Tuchman lead the daily meditation sit with the Institute for Jewish Spirituality. The recording can be accessed on their YouTube page here.
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Shemini Atzeret: The Most Sacred Jewish Holiday You’ve Never Heard Of with La’asok: The Liberal Beit Midrash
Rabbi Tuchman was honored to give a talk on Shemini Atzeret, the 8th day of Assembly, which is the 8th day following the seven-day harvest festival of Sukkot and is a holiday in its own right. It also happens to be Rabbi Tuchman’s favorite fall holiday. Come and hear why! The talk…
Rabbi Lauren Tuchman 