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The ceremony of the "redemption" of the first-born son.

Israelis and liberal Jews observe fewer days for some holidays than traditional Diaspora Jews.

The tale of this young Moabite widow teaches a lesson in ethical behavior.

We should respond to our prosperity with recognition of the factors that lead to our success and with humility before God.

In his final speech, Moses warns us against repeating his mistakes, but he also communicates the passion and love we need to achieve our potential.

Unlike Moses, we do not know when we will die and should therefore repent every day of our lives.

The prohibition against encroaching on your neighbor's land teaches us that our own expansion and success must not compromise the success of others.

When a member of our community becomes poor we must restore his/her dignity as well as money.

Although beliefs matter most regarding God, our actions matter most regarding our fellow people.

In Moses' final speech to the Israelites, he provides us with a model of effective rebuke.

We can translate the concept of the divine ownership of wealth into recognition of the collective effort involved in the generation of wealth.

Although relationships between parents and children are complex, our honor for our parents should remain unwavering.