Words, Reality, & Truth – D’varim
This week’s Torah portion, the opening of the book of Deuteronomy, begins with the words ayleh d’varim, “these are the …
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The Spirituality of Stops & Starts
We hear it all the time — it’s not the destination that matters, but the journey itself. Often, this truism …
The Mark of a True Leader
A good leader makes leadership look easy, but it seldom is. The road is filled with unexpected twists and turns. …
You Get What You Need
“You can’t always get what you want, You can’t always get what you want, But if you try sometimes, You …
The Red Heifer – A Ritual with Heart
I once worked with a bar mitzvah student who was thrilled to learn that even the 11th century commentator Rashi …
What is the Truth?
Back in 2011, an article appeared on the web about South Korean school children studying the Talmud. The South …
Sometimes, Seeing Isn’t Believing
We use our eyes to navigate the world around us, and we believe that what we see is real. …
Learning to Lead
This week’s Torah portion, Beha’alotcha, has much to teach us about what it takes to be a successful leader …
Naso — A Weird Drink, Weird Behavior, & A Beautiful Blessing
This week’s Torah portion includes one of the most beautiful and moving passages in the Torah, and two of the …
BaMidbar — In the Desert
My last entry in this blog was posted exactly five years ago today, on May 25, 2012. It’s been a …
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