We find Abraham and Lot on two sides of the political extremes—and with each came a tipping point.
TIPPING THE SCALES
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The Opening Act
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Why do we start our Jewish lives with a circumcision?
A DAILY BRIS!
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What actually happens at a bris, and what is its spiritual significance?
How Many Children Do You Want?
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Be fruitful and multiply is repeated in this week’s Parsha. Don’t be intimidated by what it signifies.
Soul-Rights Activism
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Are Jews not allowed to be vegetarians?
The Ultimate Claim to the Temple Mount
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The history of the Temple mount, and its reflection in the story of Cain and Abel.
A Land of Short Wars
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The Advantage of being a Small Nation.
VISITING THE RESTING PLACE OF A TZADIK
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Why was Yaakov so loath to be buried in Egypt, and why was Yosef ready to do the job?
What Makes a Favorite?
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Someone recently told me about his foray into keeping kosher. It was quite the experience, he said. But why did he cherish such a difficult task?
Judah – the Mesiras Nefesh Jew
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What is it about Judah that was so attractive?