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Confidence

Korach: Confidence – where does it come from? Inborn or acquired? Nature or nurture? It stems from the soul, one permanence in an immortal physical world.

In Defense of Anarchy

Questions & Answers •Weekly Op-Ed • 5 Comments

The continued quest for an authentic teacher results in a discussion about the virtues of a specific anarchy and the refinement of our search for a rabbi.

Drugs – Strange Fire

Questions & Answers •Weekly Op-Ed • 11 Comments

A soul burning with fiery passion is an incredible asset, but lack of self-control coupled with the pursuit of selfish desires lead to disaster.

The Cycle of Forgiveness

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A discussion about the cycle of forgiveness, the value of each human being, and the significance of his or her ability to forgive.

Cholent: The Purpose of Exile

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The purpose of exile as explained through the metaphor of cholent, a stew eaten on the Jewish Sabbath. What cholent teaches us about the meaning of exile.

The Mitzvah of Sukkah: The “Easy” Mitzvah

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An examination of the mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah and why it is the mitzvah singled out by the Talmud as G-d’s “easy mitzvah.”

Food

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The Talmud points to the relationship between the soul and the body as a model for the nature of G-d’s relationship with the world.

A Sincere Apology

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If interpersonal conflict was a matter that could be resolved simply between G-d and man, true kindness and sensitivity to our fellow man would be unattainable.

A Feast and a Fast

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Insight from the Talmud provides the framework for this examination of the decreed annihilation of the Jews of the Persian Empire.

The Rain of Peace

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Rain is an expression of human initiative and endeavor; the reflection enables us to answer Divine light in our lives with the product of our own potential.