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Noach: Too Close to G-d?

Noach was, in the words of the Bible, “righteous and pure”. Twice in the space of few verses…

Breisheet: Purposeful Ambiguity

"G-d said: What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is screaming to Me from the ground…

Simchat Hatorah: Moving in Circles

Holidays are a most opportune time to instill in our children the values and character traits that…

Shabbat Chol HaMoed: a Matter of Context

When studying literature we must study not only its content, but also its form. This is especially…

Haazinu: The Straight Path

“The deeds of the Mighty One are perfect, for all his ways are just. He is a faithful judge; never…

Sukkot: Time to Teach

Holidays are a most opportune time to instill in our children the values and character traits that…

Yom Kippur: a Marriage Made in Heaven

“How majestic was the kohen gadol as he left the Holy of Holies in peace, without injury…like the…

Vayelech: Helping Others

The time has come for new leadership. “I am no longer able to come and go, and G-d has told me you…

Parshat Nitzavim: the Missing Moon

It is customary that on the shabbat before a new month we "announce" its arrival with a prayer that…

Some Thoughts on the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

That the passing of Queen Elizabeth ll marks the end of an era is a great understatement. One need…

Ki Teitzei: Form and Content

When studying Torah we must study not only its content, but also its form; not just what the…

Shoftim: Intellectual Honesty

Judaism has always placed tremendous emphasis on intellectual achievement and development. …

Re'eh: Divine Love

How can you tell if somebody loves you? We all understand that words alone are hollow, and that it…

Eikev: The Big Bribe

The measure of a human being is revealed by the little things. The greater the person, the more one…

Vaetchanan: Seeking Comfort

Our Sages ordained that we should read parshat VaEtchanan on the Shabbat after Tisha B’Av…

Tisha B'Av: Constructive Hatred

One does not have to look very hard to find sources within our tradition that allow, encourage, or…

Devarim: Where is the Temple?

Each one of the five books of the Chumash has a unique central theme, be it the choosing…

Humbling History

I have long had an interest in Jewish history, finding it inspiring and illuminating to be part of…