Seder Taharot opens with masechet Kelim, vessels, which at 30 chapters and 254 mishnayot is far and…
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Noach: Defending Noach
For years, psychologists have debated the impact of the environment (nurture) on the development of…
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An Introduction to Seder Taharot
Jewish law is generally divided into three distinct areas: issur v’heter, ritual law;…
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Shmini Atzeret: Election Day
Tomorrow is Shmini Atzeret. It is also Election Day in Canada. While that is no doubt unfortunate…
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V'zot HaBracha: From G-d to Man
When writing a book, a good author will introduce the major themes of the book in the opening…
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An Introduction to Masechet Tamid
“The one sheep you shall do in the morning and the second sheep you shall do in the evening…
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Shabbat Chol Hamoed: Opposites Attract
Sukkot is a holiday full of contradictions. At the time we celebrate our harvest, we are bidden to…
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Yom Kippur: The Day After
“It was on the next day…” (Shemot 18:13). Apparently, something of significance had happened on the…
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Yom Kippur: A Great Day!
Our society worships greatness. Whether it be athletes, rock stars, actors or successful business…
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Aseret Yemi Teshuva: I Confess
Integral to the teshuva process is the act of vidui, confession. One can intellectually know…
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Vayelech: Poetic Licence
"Now, write for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites, so that this song will be…
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Rosh Hashanah: Early, Late or Just Right
"And on the seventh month on the first day of the month, it shall be a day of rest. It is a sacred…
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Nitzavim: Pass the Water
"You are standing this day all of you before the Lord your God: your heads, your tribes,…
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Keritot 28: Please Go First
“Rabbi Shimon says: Kevasim, lambs, precede se’irim, goats, in all places…
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A Tribute to Rav Binyamin Tabory z"l
The transition from elementary to high school was quite a jarring one. My school day was some two-…
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Keritot 28: And All Its Pathways Are Peace
Rav Chaim Soloveitchik, when asked to define the main role of a rabbi, responded that it is to help…
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Ki Tavo: Speak Up
One of the key aspects of our being created in the Divine image is the gift of speech. As the world…