Menorah Meditations
Exercises based on the article “Lighting Instructions”, discussing 3 lessons learned from the menorah in the Holy Temple discussed in Parshat Behalotcha.
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Knowledge and Naught
Drinking until one does not know the difference between Haman and Mordechai on Purim is explored in conjunction with the concept of the tzaddik versus the baal teshuvah.
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Reverse Hypocrisy
A great Torah scholar works to make his inner self in line with the way he presents himself.
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Netzavim: Centennial of a Revolution
To commemorate the centennial of “samech vov”, written by the Rebbe Rashab, some of the major themes of the work are discussed with a focus on its relevance
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Finding Purpose in the Pursuit of a Hobby
Pursuit of a hobby can be an act of selflessness — when the soul of the pursuit is in sync.
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Eikev: Religion VS. Spirituality
When it comes to religion and spirituality, are they mutually exclusive or can they sit comfortably side by side?
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Giving Up Your Life
The choice of words used to describe the sacrifices and the notion that we are bringing our inner beast to the altar are discussed.
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True Sacrifice
The sacrifices one made during Temple times were not simple animal offerings, but symbolic offerings of man’s inner beast.
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Possiblities
In Eikev, this week’s Torah portion, we begin to deal with one of life’s biggest questions: “What am I truly capable of achieving”…
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