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Continue reading →: The Second Beginning: Finding Our Footing After the Flood
Parshat Noach is one of the most famous and dramatic in the Torah. It contains a grand narrative of global destruction and salvation, a floating zoo, and a doomed skyscraper. Yet, beyond the epic scale lies a profound and deeply human story about new beginnings, trauma, and the challenge of…
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Continue reading →: The Rock and the Hard Place-Devar Torah on Parshat Ha’azinu.
A Quick Note on the Parshah- Ha’azinu (Deuteronomy 32) is almost entirely a song, a prophetic poem delivered by Moses to the Israelites on the last day of his life. It is stark, powerful, and paints a sweeping picture of God’s faithfulness, Israel’s forgetfulness, the consequent punishments, and the ultimate…
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Continue reading →: Embracing Divine Love: The Art of Letting Go for Healing and Growth
Love is often associated with holding on, cherishing, and nurturing those we care about. However, there are times when the most loving act we can do for someone we deeply care for is to let them go. Letting go of someone you love to allow them to heal and grow…
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Continue reading →: Coming Together as a People – Parshat TerumahParshat Terumah, found in the book of Exodus, presents us with a detailed blueprint for the construction of the Mishkan, the portable sanctuary that served as a dwelling place for the Divine presence during the Israelites’ journey in the desert. This portion provides us with valuable insights into the power…
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Continue reading →: Gratitude and Fulfilling Our Commitments: Reflections – Parsha Ki TavoParsha Ki Tavo portrays Moses instructing the Israelites regarding the rituals that they are to perform once they enter the Promised Land. The Parsha discusses the offering of first fruits, blessings, and curses associated with the observance or disregard of G_d’s commandments. It emphasizes gratitude towards G_d for the abundance…
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Continue reading →: Fostering Kindness and Social Responsibility – Parsha Ki TeitzeiParsha Ki Teitzei contains a collection of diverse commandments and laws that covers aspects of personal ethics, family life, community interactions, and societal conduct. It includes laws related to marriage and divorce, fair labor practices, ethical treatment of animals, kindness towards others, responsibility towards the less fortunate, and many other…
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Continue reading →: Parsha Shoftim – Justice for All: Discovering Wisdom and Ethics
Parsha Shoftim focuses on the establishment of a just legal system and the appointment of righteous judges in the land of Israel. Moses instructs the people to appoint judges and officers who would uphold justice, rule without bias, and ensure fairness for all. The Parsha also explores various laws related…
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Continue reading →: Parsha Re’eh – Nurturing Compassion and Choosing Righteousness
Moses sets before the Israelites the blessings that will come from following G_d’s commandments and warns them of the consequences of idolatry and disobedience in Parsha Re’eh. He emphasizes the importance of choosing to listen to and observe G_d’s laws in sincerity and devotion, including the commandments regarding sacrifice, dietary…
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Continue reading →: Parsha Eikev- Finding Blessings through Faithfulness
In Parsha Eikev, Moses continues his farewell speeches to the Israelites as they prepare to enter the Promised Land. He reminds them of the importance of following G_d’s commandments and the blessings that come with obedience and faithfulness. Moses recounts significant moments from their journey, including the golden calf incident,…
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Continue reading →: Tisha B’Av: Lessons from History’s Disasters for Our Lives Today
Tisha B’Av is a solemn day observed in the Jewish faith, which commemorates numerous tragedies and calamities throughout history. Although it is a day of mourning, Tisha B’Av also offers valuable lessons that can resonate with us in our lives today. By reflecting on the tragedies of the past, we…
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