Va'era, the Holocaust, and the Power of Jewish Questioning
Jewish Wisdom, Torah Reflections, Personal Growth, Jewish Personal Development, Identity and Heritage, Jewish Life and Identity, History & Resilience Stephanie Schey Jewish Wisdom, Torah Reflections, Personal Growth, Jewish Personal Development, Identity and Heritage, Jewish Life and Identity, History & Resilience Stephanie Schey

Va'era, the Holocaust, and the Power of Jewish Questioning

In Parashah Va'era, Moses—one of our greatest leaders—doubts himself and questions God. And yet, instead of being punished, he is met with guidance. Judaism does not demand blind faith; it encourages questioning. As we approach International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we reflect on the difficult questions that have shaped our people. What does it mean to be Jewish after such horrors? What keeps us connected despite generations of adversity? Va’era reminds us that we don’t need certainty to move forward—only the courage to keep asking.

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Lech Lecha: Embracing the Jewish Call to Self-Discovery and Intuition
Jewish Spirituality, Personal Growth, Intuition and Mindfulness, Jewish Wisdom, Identity and Heritage, Self-Discovery Journeys, Reflections, Lessons and Insights, Jewish Personal Development Stephanie Schey Jewish Spirituality, Personal Growth, Intuition and Mindfulness, Jewish Wisdom, Identity and Heritage, Self-Discovery Journeys, Reflections, Lessons and Insights, Jewish Personal Development Stephanie Schey

Lech Lecha: Embracing the Jewish Call to Self-Discovery and Intuition

Have you ever felt a nudge from within, guiding you toward something new? In Jewish tradition, Lech Lecha—'go to yourself'—is a call to connect with your inner voice and embrace the journey of self-discovery. This post explores how Lech Lecha invites us to trust our intuition and find purpose, even amidst uncertainty. Where might your own lech lecha be calling you?

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