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Radbaz (Rabbi David Ben Zimra)

Talmud scholar, Kabbalist and longtime chief rabbi of Egypt.

Israel Salanter

Founder of the Mussar Movement stressed the ethical demands of the Torah.

Very, Very Good

We need to develop greater understanding of our role on this planet.

Levi Yitzhak of Berditchev

The most lovable figure in Hasidic folklore.

Jacob Ben Asher, the Ba’al Haturim

The author of the Arba'ah Turim set the stage for Joseph Caro's Shulchan Aruch.

The Blessing of Rain

We must pray for beneficial rain, and then follow through with environmental action.

We Are All God’s Creatures

One of the Torah's central insights is its effort to minimize human ownership.

The Mitzvah of Shmita

The concept of the sabbatical year reveals the awesome splendor of God's earth.

Our Relationship to Other Creatures

There are real actions we can take to preserve species diversity.

An Abundance of Fish

We do not have the right to drive fish to extinction.

Considering Our Food Choices

This portion challenges us to express our most intimate and deeply held values with every mouthful.

Isaiah Horowitz

The Holy Shelah's great work influenced Hasidism.

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