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Jan 18, 20220 min read


B'Shalach - Transitioning Perspectives
Throughout the ages, science has attempted to prove the accuracy of the story described in Parashat B’Shalach, at the peril of failing to...
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Jan 14, 20227 min read


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Jan 3, 20220 min read


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Dec 13, 20210 min read


Vayigash - Owning Our Trauma
Joseph would have had every right to punish his brothers. After reuniting with the men who had tried to kill him, sold him into slavery,...
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Dec 9, 20216 min read


December Bulletin Article: Why Should We Know This?
The following is a bulletin article written for the Valley Temple, in Wyoming, Ohio, where I serve as Rabbi Educator. Every educator is...
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Dec 7, 20212 min read


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Dec 6, 20210 min read


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Nov 30, 20210 min read


Vayeishev - Risk for Reward
Thanks to Donnie Osmond, the world is quite familiar with the story of Joseph and his brothers. While we know the exquisite details of...
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Nov 25, 20216 min read


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Nov 1, 20210 min read


Vayeira: Balancing Our Commitment With Our Compassion
When God created humanity, things didn’t go so well the first time. Or the second time. Or even the third time. From Adam and Eve eating...
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Oct 21, 20216 min read


Parashat Lech Lecha: Following the Calling
God, as a character in the Torah, takes on many forms. In the Garden of Eden, God is described as “walking about the garden.” (Genesis...
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Oct 13, 20215 min read


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Oct 12, 20210 min read


Parashat Noach: Good Enough To Do The Job
Biblical Noah is best known for his zoological prowess. The story of his massive boat with two of every animal is one of the easiest...
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Oct 6, 20216 min read


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