Rabbi Wildes offers some thoughts on seizing the day in the spirit of Purim.

Reb Shlomo Ibn Gabirol, an 11th century Jewish philosopher, once said: "Before I say a word, I am its master. After I say a word, I am its slave." The internet has made it possible for us to speak to a large audience. But what if we say something bad? How can we take it back in the eyes of God?.

In ancient times, a Jewish king was supposed to have his own Torah scrolls – one that he would keep in the palace, and one that he would take with him wherever he went. It reminded the monarch who the real king was – the Lord above. So what kind of "Torah" do we carry with us in modern times when we go out into the world?.

Rabbi Wildes considers what sways us and keeps us from living the life God truly intends?.

The Torah isn't located in heaven. It's concrete and centered on every day life.

What's the relationship between the laws that govern our lives and the laws that govern worship and our relationship with God? Rabbi Wildes addresses this question.

Believe it or not, it all has to do with the three levels to the Biblical prohibition of speaking ill of others. Find out the difference between each one – and the commonalities they share – in today's daily insight from Rabbi Wildes.

One of the most important principles in interpersonal relationships is giving people the benefit of the doubt. If we judge others favorably, then perhaps God will judge us favorably as well. But what does that actually mean if God already knows everything?.

In this episode Rabbi Wildes points out the significance of the Torah's call to care for widows and orphans.

In this reflection Rabbi Wildes discusses the relationship between the laws governing worship and the altar and the laws governing society in the Torah.