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Continue reading →: Balancing Justice and Compassion: Insights from Parsha Pinchas for Modern Life
Parsha Pinchas is filled with insightful lessons and moral teachings that hold relevance in our lives today. In this d’var Torah, I would like to explore the wisdom contained within the Parsha and examine how it can guide us in cultivating healthy and meaningful relationships. The story of Pinchas, the…
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Continue reading →: Parsha Chukat-Balak: Timeless Moral Lessons for Our Modern World
The parshiot of Chukat and Balak, found in the book of Numbers, contain remarkable moral lessons that continue to resonate in today’s modern world. Let’s explore the timeless wisdom within these portions and discover how they can enrich our lives today. Accepting Life’s Inexplicable Mysteries The first parsha, Chukat, introduces…
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Continue reading →: Through adversities, we can be great men and women
God often places people in our lives to help us move closer to our purpose. These people come in all different forms, from family and friends to teachers and mentors. However, some of these people may only be in our lives for a season and are not meant to stay…
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Continue reading →: How God Chooses People Through Adversities
Life is an unpredictable journey with twists and turns that nobody can predict and plan for. One minute you could be soaring high, and the next you are down towards spiritual or emotional rock bottom. Yet despite this, the true test of love, faith, and trust happens when you don’t…
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Continue reading →: Naso – Wisdom of building better relationships
The parsha Naso begins with the counting of the Levites, who were responsible for serving in the Tabernacle. The parsha also includes the incredibly detailed description of the sacrificial service in the Tabernacle, and it provides a more in-depth understanding of the role that the Levites played in such rituals.…
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Continue reading →: Acharei-Kedoshim – Ethics and Morals
Parsha Acharei-Kedoshim is focuses on the ethical, moral, and religious practices of the Children of Israel. The name of this parsha is derived from the first word of Leviticus 16:1, “Acharei,” meaning “afterwards,” and Leviticus 19:2, “Kedoshim,” meaning “sanctified.” This Parsha is a double Torah portion consisting of Leviticus 16-20.…
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Continue reading →: Tazria-Metzora – Healing Through Mental and Spiritual Purity
In this parsha, we see the importance of taking responsibility for our own spiritual wellbeing. Rabbi Naftali Tzvi Berlin teaches, “The Torah is like the physician who shows us the necessary caution when we are fit, and when we are sick it displays the necessary means for healing.” Parsha Tazria-Metzora,…
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Continue reading →: Shimini – Why Respect Grants Us Happiness and Peace
“Respect your elders,” was written on banners and nailed up on the walls through the schools I went to. And growing up in a Caribbean home, raised by parents of Indian descent, we learned early that their is a punishment given when we show a lack of respect. A punsihment…
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Continue reading →: Pesach- Everything you need to know
The Exodus – A quick summary The Exodus story is one of the most significant events in biblical history. It tells of the captivity of the Israelites in Egypt and their subsequent liberation under the leadership of Moses. The story begins with the enslavement of the Israelites in Egypt, where…
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Continue reading →: Gautama – Chapter 3
A favorite uncle and spiritual guide of mine recently said, “girl, you were always stubborn but you knew what you wanted. We were scared for you because we didn’t want you to get hurt. But I guess you saw something we didn’t. So, good for you.” I questioned structures and…
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