Megillat Esther-A Timeless Message
This Shabbat is known as “Shabbat Zachor,” the Shabbat of Remembrance. We add three special verses from Deuteronomy. Why?
Creativity and Religiosity
Creativity is a purely human endeavor, that everyone possesses to some degree. There are times, however, when creativity must be brought under control.
Eye for an Eye?
This week’s Torah portion, משפטים (“Mishpatim”) brings together a fundamental Jewish legal principle with the underlying ethical philosophy of Judaism.
A Role Model to Emulate
An entire Torah portion is named after a righteous non-Jew, Yitro. Who is he and what was so outstanding about him?
Avoiding a Bitter Life
This week’s Torah portion, Beshelach, sheds light on the uniquely human propensity for fantasy and the problems that come with it.
Redemption and Freedom
There are two aspects to the story of the Exodus that culminates with this week’s Torah portion, Bo. One is גאולה, “redemption” and the other is חרות “freedom.”
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