Evan Moffic > Quotes

“Passover is about more than saying the right prayers and singing the right songs. It is about experiencing the love God felt for humanity and which God expressed by freeing the Jewish people from Egypt. Our obligation as human beings and people of faith is to trust in that love and, like the Israelites, let it guide us to the next step on our journey.”
― Rabbi Evan Moffic, What Every Christian Needs to Know About Passover: What It Means and Why It Matters

“When we become fearful and confused, when we seek easy answers to complex questions, literalism can replace logic. Obedience can replace openness. Arrogance can replace engagement. Stubbornness can replace spirit.”
― Evan Moffic, Words of Wisdom: From the Torah to Today

“How will you find happiness in this world and peace in the world to come? By learning these wisdom practices from your ancestors: Honor those who gave you life Be kind Keep learning Invite others into your life Be there when others need you Celebrate good times Support yourself and others during times of loss Pray with intention Forgive Look inside and commit”
― Evan Moffic, The Happiness Prayer: Ancient Jewish Wisdom for the Best Way to Live Today

“Why is love used for the first time in the adekah, the story of the binding of Isaac? Because love is so powerful that the only way we can appreciate it is to face its potential loss.”
― Evan Moffic, Words of Wisdom: From the Torah to Today