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Flooded With Violence
Noah's response to the flood indicates that violence is an ingrained aspect to human nature that must be acknowledged and channeled for good.
Completing Creation
Our physical existence depends on spiritual, sacred focus for completeness.
Tzedakah vs. Gemilut Chasadim: Is It Better To Give Money or Time?
What is the difference between charity and benevolence?
Genesis Means Origins
The first book of the Torah tells of the origins of the world and of the children of Israel.
Why Maimonides Matters
With the possible exception of Rabbi Judah the Prince, it is hard to think of any single individual since Moses who had as significant an influence on Jewish thought and practice.
Sins of the Father
The Torah's declaration that parents are not responsible for the sins of their children (and vice versa) is a gem of modern parenting advice.
Forging the Intergenerational Self
The Torah's commandment regarding the first fruits offers a kernel of wisdom about the importance of knowing where we came from.
Telling and Retelling
Why does Moses repeat the history of Israelite people on the eve of crossing into the promised land?
Winning the Divine Lottery
Moses reminds the Israelites that their accomplishments are not solely the result of their own efforts.
Dealing Wisely with Torah
In Parashat Vaetchanan, Moses "places" the Torah before the Israelites with a warning.