From the sanctification of the new month to the building of the Mishkan the responsibility given to the Jewish people to determine time, sanctify space and bring the Divine Presence into the world.
Who Decides: the Moon or the Court
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A Mishkan—Made in China
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The historic Jewish community in China has a unique resonance with this week’s parsha.
Be Careful What You Fight
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When life comes full circle and the mystery of reincarnation.
A Permanent Bond with the Torah
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Why did the Jews need tablets, if they already heard the Ten Commandments from G-d Himself? It was to teach them a very important lesson.
Why the noise?
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The Ten Commandments on the Walls of a Public School
Taking a Stand
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The Rabbis tried to abolish this custom in every generation, but never actually succeeded. Why?
AI and the Rambam
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The revolution of AI is creating an enormous challenge, and its solution can be found in the very last law of the Rambam.
It Wasn’t The Envelopes
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If the Jewish people were finally leaving Egypt, why does the Torah seem sad about it?
A New Era
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Want a blessing? Commit to a Mitzvah.
First Aid for Redemption
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Redemption doesn’t begin with perfection—it begins with one meaningful act.