Yitro 5777-2017
“The Earthen Altar: Reaching up to Heaven"
The Earthen Altar is intended to remind us that it is through the dust from which we were formed, that we establish sincere spiritual relationships–-not by bringing heaven down to earth, but by bringing earth up to heaven.
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B’shalach 5777-2017
“Miriam Leads the Women in Song"
In this week’s parasha, Miriam leads the women in song. It underscores the specialness of Miriam and the women of her generation, but also raises a host of issues regarding women and public singing.
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Bo 5777-2017
"And the People Bowed their Heads and Prostrated Themselves"
Why did the People of Israel bow after hearing the laws and rituals of Passover?
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Va’eira 5777-2017
"The Dangers of Self Delusion”
When Pharaoh saw that there was relief from the plague of frogs, he hardened his heart. There is grave danger in self-delusion, thinking that now that relief has arrived, we will no longer be held accountable.
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Shemot 5777-2017
“From Whence Shall Come My Salvation?”
Sometimes the source of salvation can be traced back to the actual challenge itself.
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