The Sanctity of Speech – Parshas Mattos
When someone promises you that they are going to do something, you rightfully expect them top keep their word. In the event that they fail to do so, how would you describe their behavior – Dishonest? Corrupt? Insincere? Would you ever think of describing it as a “desecration” of their word? Probably not. Yet that’s […]
The Key To Successful Mountain Climbing – Parshas Shoftim
In this week’s Torah portion, Shoftim, Moshe commands the Jewish people: “You shall not erect for yourselves a monument (matzeivah) which Hashem, your G-d , hates.” In the biblical lexicon, a monument is defined as an altar made of a single stone. In his classic commentary, Rashi contrasts this verse with another elsewhere in the […]
Of Almonds and Blossoms
This week’s Torah portion, Korach, describes the episode where Korach organized a rebellion against Moses, questioning Moses’ authority and the appointment of Moses’ brother, Aaron, as the High Priest. Even after Korach and his followers were swallowed up by the earth, quashing his rebellion, the legitimacy of Aaron’s appointment as High Priest remained in question. […]
A Is For Appreciation – Parshas Ki Saitzai
Of Reconciliation and Consolation – Shabbos Nachamu
Immersive Judaism – Parshas Mattos Massei
Tisha B’Av – Meaningful Mourning
The Value of the Ten Foot Pole – Parshas Nasso
Of Monkeys And Mothers Day
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