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Science and Synagogue Series, Part 2: Distinguishing the Natural from the Man-Made: How & Why?

6/7/2017

 
​Part two of this series addresses the question of how Judaism distinguishes between the natural and man-made and why these differences are significant. 
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Rosh Hashana Day 2, 5777: The Jewish Candidates

11/6/2016

 
​A record number of Americans are unhappy with the candidates and the harsh tenor of the campaign. Judaism provides us with a model which can foster civil and productive disagreement. 
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Rosh Hashana Day 1, 5777: Why Be Jewish?

11/1/2016

 
​How can a universal God who creates all in his image have a chosen people? What does it mean to be God’s chosen people? 

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Rosh Hashana Day 1, 5776: Should Rabbis Speak About Politics? (The Iran Deal: The Day After)

11/5/2015

 
​What can the prophet Hagi teach us about how we should react to the reality that the proposed deal regarding Iran’s nuclear program will be ratified.
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Rosh Hashana Day 2, 5776: To Forgive or Not to Forgive?

11/5/2015

 
​Should we always forgive? And if we are going to forgive how should we? 
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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 1, 5774: Why Should I be Praying when I could be Playing?

6/2/2015

 
Does God need our prayers? If he does not, then why do we spend about 27 hours in synagogue praying over the High Holidays?
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Rosh Hashana Day 1, 5773: Coming to Terms with Injustice

6/2/2015

 
There is no question that, at times, life will treat us unjustly. The question is, “How do we respond?” Do we become mired in anger or find ways to allow ourselves to move on?
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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 Hashanah Day 1, 5770: Choose Your Own Adventure

6/2/2015

 
During the Ten Days of Repentance we are taught that the performance of one good deed can tip the scales of judgment in our favor. Not only can the performance on a good deed tip the scales of judgment in your favor, it can improve the world for the better, as will be explained.

 

 

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