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Leviticus 25:1-26:2

Fringe groups are all the rage in Israeli politics.

The princes' gifts to the Tabernacle illustrate important principles of leadership and methods of balancing personal and communal needs.

Fall of the 15th Knesset. The Israeli Electoral System. Israeli Politics. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.

Rise of the 15th Knesset. The Israeli Electoral System. Israeli Politics. Contemporary Israel. The Jewish State. Jewish History and Community.

They're colorful. They're intense. They're like a carnival. They're democratic.

Pros and cons of the Israeli electoral system.

How it developed and how it works.

The rituals described in this week's portion remind us to allow our values and principles to guide us in balancing our physical and emotional imbalances.

The importance of preserving the relationship between a husband and wife provides an example of the Torah's use of relative morality.