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Beyond Structure

Through the Purim story, learn how free will can exist within a structured world.

In The Beginning

While many people focus on the debate between evolution and creation, they often overlook a more important question about responsibility to a Creator.

Dance Away

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Is dancing on Simchat Torah in oblivion of the world a form of escapism, or is it in fact a different means of experiencing reality?

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.

Free Agent

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In the case of the Spies in Parshat Shelach G-d said, “I’m not telling you what to do—do as you see fit.” G-d was opening a new arena of human potential.

Chayei Sarah: The First Jewish Mother

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This week’s Torah portion is about the first Jewish mother, Sarah: The embodiment of an Aishet Chayil.

Hate Crimes & Anti-Semitism

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A candid discussion about anti semitic hate crimes in light of freedom of expression and separation of church and state.

Numerical Value

Essays •July 27th, 2015• 2 Comments

Throughout the Chumash, G-d instructs Moses to count the Jewish people on 4 separate occasions so much so that the fourth book is called “Book of Countings”