It is common after a major event to have difficulty getting back into our daily routine. Whether it…
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Yitro: A Perfect Ten
In the Western world, the number ten represents perfection. Not surprisingly, this concept seems to…
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Beshalach: Who's Up First
The problem of theodicy—why there is evil in this world—has bothered thinking people…
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Pesachim 50: Time to Work
There is a fascinating debate amongst the medieval greats as to whether one is obligated to act…
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Pesachim 50: That's My Minhag
In one of his teshuva derashot, Rav Soloveitchik lamented the fact that, while there are many…
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Bo: The First Born
In the non-egalitarian society of the Bible, it was evident that the bechor, the firstborn…
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Pesachim 49: A Great Family
Language is much more than a method of communication. It conveys the values and culture of those…
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Pesachim 50: A Very Clear World
I am on occasion asked by my (generally non-observant) students questions about the afterlife…
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Vaera: 137 and Counting
One hundred and thirty seven is not a number that would appear to have much significance, at least…
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Pesachim 43: Chametz at the Seder
In our last post, we discussed the fascinating view of Rabbi Yehuda (at least, as understood by…
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Shemot: A New Leader
In today's world of the 30-second soundbite, good oratory skills are a necessary ingredient for…
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Vayechi: 17 Plus 17
Sefer Breisheet begins with the grandeur of creation, detailing the many new life forms, and with…
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Some Reflections on the year 2020
“Ezra enacted for the Jewish people that they should read the curses that are …
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Pesachim 29: Enjoying Some Chametz on Pesach
There are few ritual prohibitions as widely and carefully observed than that of the…
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Vayigash: Reconciliation?
Hugs, kisses, joy and forgiveness. So appears the reunion of Yosef and his family after twenty-two…
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Asara b'Tevet and Christmas
For better or worse, in the minds of many—Jew and non-Jew alike—Chanukah and Christmas are two…
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Pesachim 21: Welcome Stranger
There is no more oft-repeated command in the Torah than the charge to be kind and sensitive to the…
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Mikeitz: Family First
Judaism has always maintained that a strong family life is the most important ingredient to create…