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Shoftim 5780: Defending Jezebel

8/21/2020

 
How can we learn to judge people fairly? 
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Acharei Mot/Kedoshim 5780: A Verse in Reverse: A Reminder that Children are NOT Little Adults

5/3/2020

 
WARNING! Don't speak to young children as you speak to adults. Logic will NOT work!
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Rosh Hashana Day 1, 5778: You too can Practice Medicine!

10/19/2017

 
By performing the Mitzvah of Bikur Cholim (visiting the sick) we can help to physically heal the sick. 
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Kodoshim 5775: Do Not Stand on the Blood of Your Fellow: Examples from Baltimore 

6/10/2015

 
The Torah commands us not to stand on the blood of our fellow. This is understood to mean that we if we have the ability to help another who is in trouble we are commanded to do so. During the riots over the death of Freddie Grey we witnessed people violating and fulfilling this commandment. What can we learn from this tragedy and how can it help us to fulfill the commandment to “Love your fellow as you love yourself?” 

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Pekudei 5775: What Can the Presidential Hopefuls Learn from Moses?

6/5/2015

 
As the 2016 race for the White House heats up some of the presidential hopefuls are being criticized for a lack of transparency. They can learn an important message by studying the leadership of Moses. 

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Toldot 5774: Prayer is Not Enough

6/4/2015

 
Though not a word of dialogue is recording between Isaac and his wife Rebecca each spouse individually prays for the wellbeing of the other. Is prayer enough? 

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Rosh Hashana Day 2, 5774: The 5 Love Languages

6/3/2015

 
Dr. Gary Chapman explains that there are five distinctive “languages” in which people feel loved. By learning your loved one's love language you can improve and strengthen your relationship with them.

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Rosh Hashana Day 2, 5773: Get Naked

6/2/2015

 
While we would rather hear only good things about ourselves, soliciting praise alone can be dangerous. Furthermore, people may be hesitant to share constructive criticism for fear of offending. How can we solicit and keep an open mind to constructive criticism?

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Rosh Hashana Day 2, 5770: Apology Accepted

6/2/2015

 
When we offend a friend the offense creates distance between. A successful apology can close that distance. But how does one successfully apologize?   

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Shemini Atzeret 5772: Learn to Lie

6/2/2015

 
Is honesty always the best policy or are there times you are obligated to lie?

 
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