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Behaalotcha 5781: Don't Be a Wise Fool

5/28/2021

 
​Societies have often equated age with wisdom. But does age endow one with wisdom?
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BEHAR/BECHUKOTAI 5781: The Meron Tragedy: A Theological Response

5/7/2021

 
Last week's tragedy at Mt. Meron on Lag B'Omer was the worst peacetime disaster Israel has ever experienced.
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Emor 5781: The Pure Versus the Practical

4/30/2021

 
​The blasphemer: Who was at fault, the individual or the community?
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Acharei/Kedoshim 5781: Balancing Liberty and Order

4/23/2021

 
Why is religion particularly important in a free society? ​
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Shemini 5781: The Declaration of Independence leads the way back to Gan Eden

4/9/2021

 
​The Declaration of Independence uses language that echoes the biblical concept of Betzelem Elokim​ (created in the image of God). How can the concept of Betzelem Elokim help heal our world?
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Vayicra 5781: Higher Standards

3/19/2021

 
Why does the Torah speak about the sin offering of the Kohen? ​
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Behar/Bechukoti 5780: The Torah's Position Paper on Economics

5/15/2020

 
During this political season there has been much talk about who the economy does and does not work for. How does the Torah deal with economic inequality?
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Emor 5780: de Blasio's Blunder: A Teachable Moment

5/10/2020

 
New York City Bill de Blasio erred in admonished the Jewish community at large over the failure of funeral attendees to keep an appropriate social distance at a funeral of a noted rabbi in Brooklyn. What can we learn from his mistake?  
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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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Tazria/ Metzora: Moshe, Don't Worry about the Wifi Password!

4/26/2020

 
The performance of mitzvot has the ability to cure sickness and even to save a life. This message is particularity apropos as we remain in quarantine due to Covid-19. 
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