Mishpatim: The Roadmap to Becoming Who You Want to Be
Torah Reflections, Jewish Life and Identity, Jewish Personal Development, Jewish Spirituality Stephanie Schey Torah Reflections, Jewish Life and Identity, Jewish Personal Development, Jewish Spirituality Stephanie Schey

Mishpatim: The Roadmap to Becoming Who You Want to Be

Mishpatim might seem like a long list of rules, but what if it's actually a roadmap? Judaism teaches that transformation doesn’t happen in a monastery or on a mountaintop—it happens through daily actions. The way we treat people, the choices we make, and the small acts of integrity shape who we become. Your actions aren’t just things you do—they’re who you are becoming.

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Parasha Vayechi: The Nuances of "Living"
Torah Reflections, Jewish Wisdom, Jewish Personal Development, Personal Growth Stephanie Schey Torah Reflections, Jewish Wisdom, Jewish Personal Development, Personal Growth Stephanie Schey

Parasha Vayechi: The Nuances of "Living"

Parasha Vayechi reminds us life is a dance between comfort/stability and embracing vitality and growth. In this week’s blog, I explore the nuances of "living" in the Hebrew words “vayechi” and “vayeshev”, using Joseph’s journey to reflect on how the balance between both types of living are essential to a life well lived.

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Parasha Vayigash: Exploring Emotional Complexity and Human Connection in the Torah
Torah Reflections, Jewish Personal Development, Jewish Spirituality, Emotional Wellbeing Stephanie Schey Torah Reflections, Jewish Personal Development, Jewish Spirituality, Emotional Wellbeing Stephanie Schey

Parasha Vayigash: Exploring Emotional Complexity and Human Connection in the Torah

In Parasha Vayigash, Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers, bringing decades of tension to a dramatic climax. This Torah portion invites us to reflect on emotional expression and human complexity, offering timeless lessons about grief, forgiveness, and connection. Dive into this week’s commentary to explore how Joseph’s journey mirrors our own emotional struggles and triumphs.

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Joseph’s Journey: Choosing Growth Over Resentment in Parashah Miketz
Jewish Wisdom, Torah Reflections, Jewish Personal Development, Personal Growth, Forgiveness Stephanie Schey Jewish Wisdom, Torah Reflections, Jewish Personal Development, Personal Growth, Forgiveness Stephanie Schey

Joseph’s Journey: Choosing Growth Over Resentment in Parashah Miketz

What would you do if those who betrayed you came seeking your help? In Parashah Miketz, Joseph’s journey from prisoner to Pharaoh’s second-in-command teaches powerful lessons about forgiveness, resilience, and personal growth. Discover how his story challenges us to choose growth over resentment, turn adversity into opportunity, and embrace true transformation. Includes a thought-provoking journal prompt for your week ahead!

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Wrestling with the Torah: Vayishlach’s Lessons
Torah Reflections, Jewish Life and Identity, Jewish Personal Development, Jewish Values and Ethics Stephanie Schey Torah Reflections, Jewish Life and Identity, Jewish Personal Development, Jewish Values and Ethics Stephanie Schey

Wrestling with the Torah: Vayishlach’s Lessons

What does it mean to wrestle with identity, uncertainty, and faith? In this week’s parashah, Jacob’s transformation into Israel—'one who wrestles with God'—invites us into a legacy of questioning and growth. As we explore the layered, sometimes unsettling stories in Vayishlach, we uncover how wrestling with meaning keeps Jewish tradition alive and connects us to our shared name: Israel.

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Sacrificing Integrity: What Vayera Teaches Those Who Struggle with God
Jewish Spirituality, Personal Growth, Jewish Wisdom, Reflections, Lessons and Insights, Jewish Personal Development, Torah Reflections, Jewish Values and Ethics, Ancient Texts through a Modern Lens Stephanie Schey Jewish Spirituality, Personal Growth, Jewish Wisdom, Reflections, Lessons and Insights, Jewish Personal Development, Torah Reflections, Jewish Values and Ethics, Ancient Texts through a Modern Lens Stephanie Schey

Sacrificing Integrity: What Vayera Teaches Those Who Struggle with God

In this week’s parasha, Vayera, Abraham’s silence as God demands the unthinkable speaks volumes. What can this ancient story teach us about integrity, faith, and the cost of blind obedience? For those who struggle with the concept of God, the lessons may be more relevant than you think.

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