religion
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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Tzav is perhaps one of the most powerful portion of the Torah that teaches important moral lessons that we can apply to our modern lives as it offered deep insight…
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In Parsha Vayikra, it brings together beautiful something I deeply agree with- why gratitude, commitment and intention is important for living a life where we are excited to jump out…
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I loved a clean sheet of paper and a freshly sharpened pencil as a child. I would carefully place the pencil’s point at precisely the place on the paper where…
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A video that’s gone viral on social media showed a woman sobbing to the brink of madness because her husband left her and allegedly stole from her. She hollers and…
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This week’s Parasha starts with the words “Re’eh Anochi Noten Lifneichem Hayom Bracha U’klalah.” It means, “See, I am giving you a blessing and a curse today.” G-d was speaking…
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Sometimes, I spend hours writing a script only to realize that it needs more than a few edits. Sometimes I need to scrap my labor, wipe the slate clean and…