Shorts
The Role of Government
Mankind continues to be plagued by the same basic conflict: individual rights versus the greater good of the community. The role of government is to strike a balance between the two, and yet no political system has been able to perfect this balance.
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Joy in Four Dimensions: Purim
On Purim the Jew attains the ultimate in joy: not only is his joy not qualified by any reason or objective, it is free even of the objective to be joyous. He is so consumed with joy that he is oblivious to all, including the fact that he is rejoicing…
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The Workaholic
The Driven Workaholic says: “The day is short, the work is much, the workers are lazy, the reward is great, and the Master is pressing” (Ethics of the Fathers 2:15).
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Concentrated Light
As the example of the concentrated light of a laser beam demonstrates, it is precisely the “limitations” imposed on a force that amplify its potentials and enable its optimal realization.
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A Singular Life: Separation of Religion and State
In Jewish life, is there really a separation of religion and state? Is there a difference between religious and material matters at all? Thought provoking!
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Women & Men – Different But Equal?
What are the differences between men and women? Man and woman represent two forms of divine energy; they are the male and female elements of a single soul. Learn more in this excerpt from “Toward a Meaningful Life”.
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Signpost: Cities of Refuge
Discover the spiritual meaning of the Biblical cities of refuge. You can create spiritual cities of refuge in your life. The imperative to build cities of refuge has special meaning to us today, when the roads of life are teeming with spiritual refugees. It is our sacred duty to station ourselves at all the crossroads and serve as living signposts, calling out “Refuge! Refuge!” and pointing the way to the haven of Torah.
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What is a Miracle?
What is a miracle? By analyzing the anatomy of a miracle and understanding your feelings about miracles, you can learn much that will help you find deeper meaning in your life. Discuss this excerpt from “Toward a Meaningful Life”.
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The Silent Soul: The Spiritual Meaning of Speech
The world is G-d speaking. Learn all about the spiritual meaning of speech. How can we, as humans, best use speech for spiritual purposes?
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Atomic Soul: The Power of the Soul
How much power is contained in the human soul? What is the power of the soul? Learn about the infinite power of the soul.
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