Torah’s bizarre legal theory and what lesson it teaches us.
The Torah: Benefit, not Burden
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Do Bad Things Come in Threes?
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People are quick to interpret tragic events. What does this week’s parsha teach us?
True Superstars: Living Examples
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Who are Jewish superstars and what makes them unique?
A Person Cannot Criticize Himself
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Self-blame: is it useful? Take a lesson from Moses.
A Knock on the Roof
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Sometimes, things seem to be going wrong. But the lesson from the 17th of Tammuz is that life can always turn around at the last second. It’s all up to you.
The Measure of Jewish Strength
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What defines Jewish justice?
Married vs. Single
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Why are so many people hesitant to make the jump into marriage? And how can we connect it to the Parsha?
Fake News
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Are There Real Atheists in Israel? This week, many people asked me about the new government in Israel. The most common question is whether survival is possible for a government made up of such extremes — with parties from the extreme right to the extreme left. Unfortunately, I don’t have an answer for you, but I want to share the following story which will shed light on Israel’s state-of...
Freedom from Resentment
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All too often, families and friendships are torn apart by conflicts which linger for many years. This week’s parsha tells us how to overcome them.
The Faithful Shepherds
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What is true love? And what’s this business with Moses and the Rock?