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.
Read MoreAre You Concerned About the Future?
Spiritual perspective: The economy is just the latest of challenges facing us all. Many people have been laid off from work, many are suffering deep financial losses.
Read MoreAre You Concerned About the Future?
Spiritual perspective: The economy is just the latest of challenges facing us all. Many people have been laid off from work, many are suffering deep financial losses.
Read MoreVayeira: Where is Moshiach? In Sodom
The theme, in this week’s Torah portion, the destruction of the wicked cities, Sodom and Gomorrah, a deceptively complex story…
Read MoreCompetition: How Free is the Free Market?
Does G-d have anything to do with the free market? Is there enough money to go around? How can a person approach business competition in a dignified way?
Read MoreVayishlach: Giving In Difficult Times
The words of the Zohar speak for themselves. They tell us in no uncertain terms that we must stand against any voice and challenge (including economic conditions) that argues against supporting (or weakening our support of) good causes.
Read MoreBamidbar: Oil Prices
Ishmael has the power to confront Esau and Jacob with their wealth of oil. The presenting question is: Will the nations behave as is befitting the children of Abraham?
Read MoreMoney and Spirituality (Part 4/5)
In part four of “Money and Spirituality,” the true value of man is discussed, and the simultaneously socialist and capitalist approach of the Torah elucidated.
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