Rabbi Avi Weinstein Articles By Rabbi Avi Weinstein
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The God Of Isaac
As Jacob descends to Egypt he calls on the God of Isaac to assure him that this decision is correct.
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Buying Truth, Speaking Truth, Acknowledging Truth
Selections from traditional sources
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The Morning After
Following the deaths of Korah and his followers, Aaron stands between the Angel of Death and the Israelites, protecting the Israelites from a plague.
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Aromatherapy: Jewish Style
The incense reminds us to unite our bodies and souls in our service of God and to imbue our lives with holiness, purity, compassion and hope.
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The Worst Curse Is To Lose All Control
Among the curses for those who break the covenant is the inability to provide for themselves.
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Sometimes Not Only An Animal Was Sacrificed
Our spiritual leaders must always remember that the sanctity of human life should never supercede devotion to God.
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Knowing the True Essence of the Divine
Moshe, who knew God more intimately than did the forefathers, was challenged with the task of trusting God despite adversity.
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My Killer, My Brother
The instruction not to provoke the descendants of Esav reminds us that despite strife, there is always potential for family members to reconcile.
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And The Loveliest Of All Was The Unicorn
The many interpretations of the Tachash remind us to look beyond surface appearances for spiritual intensity.
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Biblical Affirmative Action: Noah As A Product Of His Generation
The talmudic discussion of Noah's righteousness sheds light on our understanding of affirmative action.
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Rabbi Avi Weinstein is the Head of Jewish Studies at the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy in Kansas City.
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