“Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue”

The directive to create a judicial system is set out in Deuteronomy 16:18-20. God commands the Israelites to appoint judges and law enforcement officials in all their cities and towns.…

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“Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue”

The directive to create a judicial system is set out in Deuteronomy 16:18-20. God commands the Israelites to appoint judges and law enforcement officials in all their cities and towns.…

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Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue

The directive to create a judicial system is set out in this week’s Torah portion, Shoftim, in Deuteronomy 16:18-20. God commands the Israelites to appoint judges and law enforcement…

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Pursue Justice:

Judaism greatly values the pursuit of justice, especially when someone is being wrongfully accused.

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And You Shall Teach

Do you know the phone numbers of all of your siblings and your three closest friends? Since the advent of the PDA (personal digital assistant), and perhaps even since the beginning of…

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Seek and You Shall Find

Study Jewish texts such as the Talmud and develop an appreciation for the value of asking probing questions that can ultimately lead a person to a deeper sense of Jewish faith.

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Shoftim 5771-2011

"Jewish Justice & Jewish Leadership" by Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald This week’s parasha, parashat Shoftim, opens with a command to the people of Israel to establish courts of justice in…

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

If you’ll be eating a full meal, you can say the Ha'motzee blessing for bread at the beginning of the meal. If you’re just having turkey, say the She'ha'kohl blessing.

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

Find time throughout the day to connect with God.

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Pursue Peace

Pursue peace rather than confrontation. Shabbat Shalom!

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