Rabbi Levi Welton is a speaker and author. He was ordained as an Orthodox Rabbi by the former Chief Rabbi of Haifa, Rav She’ar Yashuv Cohen Z”L, he is a member of the Rabbinical Council of America and is also a Captain in the United States Air Force. Additionally, he has completed degrees in science, medicine, film and education.
Our discussion focuses on Parshat Metzorah.
Previous Talks on Tazria and Metzorah
Life demands that we find meaning, and with it comes a sense of purpose that gives us the strength to endure.
Only humans can create things from scratch. Machines are brilliant at taking that “scratch” and running with it, but if there’s no human content in its digital brain, a machine is useless in front of a blank page.
We are meant to be learners. Our values guide our path, and our curious, thoughtful questions lead to a greater understanding of who we are meant to become.
I’ve been a sports nut my whole life, so it was no big deal to be up in the middle of the night to follow a major sporting event.
The question for the Jewish people today is not merely whether we believe in the future but whether we are willing to become the kind of people that the future requires.
This marked J-STAR’s second event overall, with this gathering held in celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month.
“We very much want to keep the spirit and the essence of that iconic character that Rickles created.”
As I left the theater, wiping my eyes, I felt renewed gratitude for traditions that slow us down enough to truly see one another.
The concept, brought to life by Israeli chef Eyal Shani, is deceptively simple: pita as a canvas, filled with everything from lamb kebab and rib-eye minute steak to schnitzel and their signature candy steak, overnight seared brisket, aioli, mustard, pickles, tomato, and red onion.
Who doesn’t love potatoes? And this potato carpet recipe is sure to satisfy the potato lovers in your life.
Whether you’re a longtime sushi lover or a newbie to preparing this creative cuisine, Baggett’s recipes are a delicious way to mark the holiday.
The current Jewish debate cannot end with a choice between fighting antisemites and strengthening Jewish life. Both are necessary, but neither fully answers what this moment requires.
The question for the Jewish people today is not merely whether we believe in the future but whether we are willing to become the kind of people that the future requires.
Israelis view themselves as fighting for survival, just, fair, moral and brave, while the rest of the world sees something else entirely, viewing Israel as a country that has lost its brakes, destabilizing the order and running amok without justification.
The Nakba narrative does not merely tell a story of displacement. It functions as a libel. Understanding that distinction is essential to understanding why the world reacted to Oct. 7 the way it did.
The answer is not hatred of ordinary Haredim. The answer is a clear law against organized calls for refusal.
