Rabbi Avraham Fischer Articles By Rabbi Avraham Fischer
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The Bumpy Road To Redemption
The complicated beginnings of the Exodus from Egypt establish the expectation that redemption is often not a smooth process.
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Wary Of War
The understanding that Israelite troops were addressed on two different occasions before they entered war reflects the idea that our reactions to war often depend on its imminence.
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How The Trouble Began
The Israelites' troubles, and indeed our own troubles, begin when we turn away from God.
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Moses's Absence
Parashat Tetzaveh foreshadows the connection the Children of Israel will have with God after the death of Moses.
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Blaming Society
We should strive to emulate Abraham and Isaac, who integrated their senses of self with values of Torah, rather than emulating Lavan who compartmentalized his values and the values of his surrounding society.
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Remember Your Rock, Your Creator
Moshe poetically reminds the Children of Israel of the importance of remembering God who created them.
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Compassionate Conquest
The war against Midian teaches that when Israel does fight wars, they must fight with compassion and a minimum of casualties.
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Sanctifiers Of Time
The commandment to proclaim the festivals includes concepts of communal responsibility and imitating God.
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Brothers Bringing Redemption
Moses and Aaron play complementary roles in communicating God's message of redemption to both the Children of Israel and to Pharaoh.
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And Your Camp(s) Shall Be Holy
The laws regarding the purity of the Tabernacle and the purity of military camps remind us to ensure the sanctity of all of our dwelling places.
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Avraham Fischer is a rabbi at Darche Noam Institutions.
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