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Pinchas: Back to Reality

Weekly Op-Ed •July 14th, 2006• 22 Comments

The universe is and has always been at war & Israel its epicentre. The latest terror attack coinciding with the 3 Weeks stresses the true nature of the war.

Balak: The Secret to Immortality

Weekly Op-Ed •July 14th, 2005• 19 Comments

In one verse in Parshat Balak “Who can count the dust of Jacob, and the number of the seed of Israel?” the prophet Balaam tells us the secret of immortality

Vayigash: Faith and Reason

Weekly Op-Ed •December 16th, 2004• 1 Comment

An examination of the apparent dichotomy between faith and reason in the modern world, and a realistic perspective of these two forces from a Biblical perspective.

Shelach: Ronald Reagan

Weekly Op-Ed •June 10th, 2004• 1 Comment

Learning from President Ronald Reagan & the sin of the spies in Parshat Shelach: hope & confidence breeds confidence; self-doubt & fear demoralizes & taints

Bamidbar: After 3316 Years How Far Are We From Sinai?

Weekly Op-Ed •May 20th, 2004• 4 Comments

Parshat Bamidbar: Sinai created an interface bridging heaven & earth, giving us the power to fuse matter & spirit entirely without compromising either or.

Mishpatim: The Inferno

Weekly Op-Ed •February 19th, 2004• 0 Comments

Today, people spend too much energy fighting fires of apathy and cruelty that can be better used for growing and increasing happiness.

Yisro: Vision

Weekly Op-Ed •February 12th, 2004• 17 Comments

Without a clear enemy, nations often lose their visions of the future. Yet, within the Torah one can find direction towards a higher purpose.

Beshalach: Israel & the Non-Jews

Weekly Op-Ed •February 5th, 2004• 2 Comments

Israel’s spiritual centrality serves as a gift to all the nations, including the Jews who are charged with the task of bringing these nations closer to G-d.