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There is much to glean from this week’s parsha. The generations of Isaac teach us a great deal about raising a family and the difficult challenges one may face. But the lesson that I would like to...
Jewish continuity leads
to Shabbat blessings
Chaye Sara, Genesis 23:1-25:18
If ever a Torah portion illustrates the idea of Jewish continuity, it is this week’s Torah portion, Chaye Sara. Abraham was concerned about his son, Isaac, and his future daughter-in-law. Abraham ...
Chaye Sara, Genesis 23:1-25:18
If ever a Torah portion illustrates the idea of Jewish continuity, it is this week’s Torah portion, Chaye Sara. Abraham was concerned about his son, Isaac, and his future daughter-in-law. Abraham ...
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We can find ourselves
when we embrace change
Vayera, Genesis 18:1-22:24
In this week’s Torah portion, Vayera, G-d appears and converses with Abraham as he sat in the door of his tent. Meanwhile, Abraham noticed three strangers approaching, and wishing to offer them th...
Vayera, Genesis 18:1-22:24
In this week’s Torah portion, Vayera, G-d appears and converses with Abraham as he sat in the door of his tent. Meanwhile, Abraham noticed three strangers approaching, and wishing to offer them th...
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We can find ourselves through change
Lech Lecha, Genesis 12:1-17:27
When visiting my nephew several years ago, we went to a playground because he loved the swing and slide. Upon our arrival, though, we found a brand new slide — a curly and twisted one that replace...
Lech Lecha, Genesis 12:1-17:27
When visiting my nephew several years ago, we went to a playground because he loved the swing and slide. Upon our arrival, though, we found a brand new slide — a curly and twisted one that replace...
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Noah was only human
Noach, Genesis 6:9-11:32 This week, we read the story of Noah and the ark he built. It is a story we know well; a familiar tale about a man referred to as ish tzaddik, a “righteous man” considered...
Noach, Genesis 6:9-11:32 This week, we read the story of Noah and the ark he built. It is a story we know well; a familiar tale about a man referred to as ish tzaddik, a “righteous man” considered...
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Justice, liberty, whatever: Torah for every occasion
Bereshit, Genesis 1:1-6:8
A guest article appeared in this newspaper a month and a half ago, following the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy. The author is a rabbinic leader based in New York City, and the article was syndicate...
Bereshit, Genesis 1:1-6:8
A guest article appeared in this newspaper a month and a half ago, following the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy. The author is a rabbinic leader based in New York City, and the article was syndicate...
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Don’t forget the eighth day
This Shabbat is the last in a series coinciding with the holidays of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. As we reach this weekend, some of us begin to breathe a sigh of relief that our lives may be a lit...
This Shabbat is the last in a series coinciding with the holidays of the Hebrew month of Tishrei. As we reach this weekend, some of us begin to breathe a sigh of relief that our lives may be a lit...
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