Rabbi Tuchman has been writing, speaking about, and sharing her thoughts on Judaism, including weekly teachings on the Torah portion, and disability inclusion for years.
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Parashat Vayakhel-Pekudei and Shabbat HaChodesh 5786
Learn the final portions of Exodus and a special portion for just before Pesach I was honored to offer the Group Torah Study class for My Jewish Learning for Parshiot Vayakhel-Pekudei, the final two Torah portions in the book of Exodus and Shabbat haChodesh, the beginning of the 12th chapter of the book of Exodus which describes both…
Opening To Presence: Where Jewish Mindfulness Meets Lived Disability Experience
A new offering with Or HaLev We live in profoundly challenging and unsteady times. I have found, again and again, that cultivating my own capacity for inner resourcing has been absolutely essential. There are many pieces to that and one of the most significant and transformative has been the practice of Jewish mindfulness meditation. I…
What Allows Our Practice to Flourish?
On Parashat Terumah Parashat Terumah, read the Shabbat of Feb 20-21 in 5786 begins an extended reflection and discussion of sacred space. The Mishkan, the portable sanctuary the people create from gifts brought for its purpose accompanies them as they journey in the desert. It is a place for the Shechinah—Divine Presence—to dwell. “And make…
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. One possible way to translate…
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 in this profoundly morally injurious…
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 teachers, Torah learners, Torah lovers,…
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