Money and Spirituality (Part 1/5)
Part I of a discussion on money and spirituality including a look at different economic systems.
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Bamidbar/Shavuot: After 3333 Years How Far Are We From Sinai?
Israel is under attack, yet again. As we stand in proximity of Shavuot, when we relive the revelation at Sinai, this may be the best time to demand accountability of the Arab/Muslim world for their actions, and to call the rest of the world to demand a response.
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Work and Play – Yesterday and Today
Work and play- a critical examination of the difference between an American and European approach to the work/life balance, which poses fundamental questions…
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Chanukah: An American Holiday
Both the American Revolution and Chanukah’s message of freedom and transcendence is as relevant today as it was two millenniums and two centuries ago.
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Hate Crimes & Anti-Semitism
A candid discussion about anti semitic hate crimes in light of freedom of expression and separation of church and state.
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What’s Wrong With Our Educational System?
What’s wrong with our educational system? This article is a transcript of a candid and critical look at the American educational system in light of the tragic school shooting in Littleton, CO.
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Vayelech: A Year In Perspective
As we enter the new year, this essay reflects on the past year, the lessons learned, challenges encountered and meaning made…
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Toldot: Mixing G-d and Politics
A response to the thousands of emails written about the previous essay which discussed the notions of “conservative” and “liberal” belief in America…
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Simchat Torah: Absolute Passion in the Face of Complacency
As we enter the climax of the High Holiday season we are challenged to ask ourselves: What do we stand for, what do we fight for? Movingly discussed here…
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Shoftim: Katrina And Gaza
Rabbi Jacobson’s answer to a question about the link between the Israeli evacuation from Gaza with the catastrophic devastation of by Hurricane Katrina.
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