Weekly Op-Ed
The Great Shabbat
A great miracle happened on this Shabbat a few days preceding the Egyptian Exodus. There are various opinions as to the nature of this great miracle.
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The Pariah
At times, we all experience existential loneliness. The feeling of “not belonging,” that we are alone, different and isolated, without a sense of camaraderie and community.
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Bad Religious Experiences
True faith is a powerful force. Like a fire it has the power to warm and illuminate, but also the power to consume and destroy. When edging close to the fire great care has to be taken to ensure that you are able to take the heat and contain the light.
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Beyond Structure
Through the Purim story, learn how free will can exist within a structured world.
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Vayikra: Remembering
As you find yourself traversing the earth encountering the earthiness of life, remember that you come from a greater place, you originate from a higher plane. The Torah allows us to soar above and beyond the sun, taking us to unprecedented places where there is newness, change and growth. But the true challenge is to remain true to our inner selves on earth.
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Trust and Self-Interest
Perhaps our current economic meltdown is an unprecedented opportunity to give us all pause to think about the meaning of trust. And to learn the most vital lesson of all: The foundation of all trust is trust in G-d.
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And Moses Gathered… My Georgian Genes
Find inspiration in Moses’ gathering the 600,000 Jews in Parshat Vayakhel to appreciate the great diversity within Judaism.
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The Golden Calf
The majesty of great people is that it is never about them personally. Even when their Divine cause emerges victorious, they display profound humility.
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Open Your Eyes
A personal story about a blind woman who rediscovered her Judaism and the great miracle that occurred afterwards.
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Joy Amidst Turmoil
The secret of seamlessness – which lies behind the secret of happiness – is thus dependent on discovering the mission of our lives.
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