When studying Torah we must study not only its content, but also its form; not just what the Torah…
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Shoftim: Intellectual Honesty
Judaism has always placed tremendous emphasis on intellectual achievement and development. …
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Re'eh: Divine Love
How can you tell if somebody loves you? We all understand that words alone are hollow, and that it…
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Eikev: The Big Bribe
The measure of a human being is revealed by the little things. The greater the person, the more one…
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Vaetchanan: Seeking Comfort
Our Sages ordained that we should read parshat VaEtchanan on the Shabbat after Tisha B’Av. As they…
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Tisha B'Av: Constructive Hatred
One does not have to look very hard to find sources within our tradition that allow, encourage, or…
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Devarim: Where is the Temple?
Each one of the five books of the Chumash has a unique central theme, be it the choosing of the…
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Humbling History
I have long had an interest in Jewish history, finding it inspiring and illuminating to be part of…
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Mattot-Massei: United We Stand
When the eighth day of Pesach falls on Shabbat, those of us living outside of Israel lain the…
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Commentary from Cascais
Portugal is one of the few countries in Europe in which no Jews were deported during World War ll.…
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Beauty in Belmonte
The ancient town of Belmonte is nestled in the mountains of Portugal, with breathtaking views and…
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Forced to Convert
When one thinks of recent world powers, it is unlikely many would think of Portugal. But had we…
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Landing in Lisbon
I last travelled abroad in February 2020 to visit our daughter studying in Israel. Arriving back in…
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Pinchas: Next Leader Please
Success and great leadership go hand in hand. That is why organizations, sports teams and even…
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Balak: Reality Check
In a world in which image and marketing play such a crucial role, perception is often more…
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Chukat: It's Only Natural
Judaism has always understood that miracles have very little long-term impact on one's behaviour.…
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Korach: Power Outage
The lust for power can destroy a person. It is amazing how people who are otherwise very competent…
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Shelach Lecha: The Wrong Fit
Having the right people for the wrong job can lead to tragic consequences. Such was the fate of the…