December 28, 2024 -
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December 28, 2024 -
The Salutatorian speaks Latin Last Tuesday I attended my step-daughter’s graduation from Princeton University. The school has a custom that the salutatorian speaks in one of the languages of classic Continue Reading »
Saving Israel from Itself I think many of us were surprised by the results of last month’s Israeli elections. It finally appeared as though Netanyahu might be displaced and new Continue Reading »
Who’s Your Neighbor? This week’s parsha, Kedoshim, contains one of the most famous directives in the Torah. The “Golden Rule”, “Love your neighbor as yourself” has inspired millions, yet, it Continue Reading »
Teach Your Children Well What is the essence of the Torah? Is it about fixing the world, sanctifying life, or elevating our souls? Perhaps you could make a few more Continue Reading »
“We Can Compare, but Cannot Judge” The loss of a loved one can be crippling. Facing life without the presence of our beloved requires time for healing. Jewish tradition sees Continue Reading »
Appreciating the Gifts of Passover I find that as times change, the Seder and its rituals mean something different to me each year. A few years ago, I gravitated towards Continue Reading »
Foundational Intentions How much do thoughts and intentions matter? Can kind thoughts and love-filled emotions affect and alter our physical world? This week’s parsha seems to think so. Our Parsha Continue Reading »
The Torah of Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix Our Torah reading contains one of the most infamous stories in the Torah, the tragic deaths of Nadav and Avihu. As always, the Continue Reading »
Comparative Religion 101: Red Cows If you have children who are 20 years old or younger, chances are you’re a Rick Riordan fan. My kids got me reading the Percy Continue Reading »
Not In My Town A poster captures the burning Twin Towers with the words, “’Never forget’ you said.” Superimposed upon it, is a picture of Muslim Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Continue Reading »
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